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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,096.44, 18,072.50 and 7,430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,096.44, 18,072.50 and 7,430.85 is: 10,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,096.44 : 18,072.50 = 7,430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,096.44/18,072.50 = 7,430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,096.44x = 18,072.50 × 7,430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,096.44x = 134,293,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,293,999.47/13,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.24

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