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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.26, 18,010.49 and 7,385.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.26, 18,010.49 and 7,385.78 is: 10,192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.26 : 18,010.49 = 7,385.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.26/18,010.49 = 7,385.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.26x = 18,010.49 × 7,385.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.26x = 133,021,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,021,524.93/13,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.24

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