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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,104.89, 18,082.35 and 7,439.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,104.89, 18,082.35 and 7,439.87 is: 10,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,104.89 : 18,082.35 = 7,439.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,104.89/18,082.35 = 7,439.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,104.89x = 18,082.35 × 7,439.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,104.89x = 134,530,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,530,333.29/13,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.66

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