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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,101.79, 18,079.56 and 7,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,101.79, 18,079.56 and 7,436.66 is: 10,262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,101.79 : 18,079.56 = 7,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,101.79/18,079.56 = 7,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,101.79x = 18,079.56 × 7,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,101.79x = 134,451,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,451,540.67/13,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.07

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