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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,050.62, 18,009.34 and 7,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,050.62, 18,009.34 and 7,082.08 is: 9,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,050.62 : 18,009.34 = 7,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,050.62/18,009.34 = 7,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,050.62x = 18,009.34 × 7,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,050.62x = 127,543,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,543,586.63/13,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.99

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