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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.57, 18,011.22 and 7,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.57, 18,011.22 and 7,083.24 is: 9,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.57 : 18,011.22 = 7,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.57/18,011.22 = 7,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.57x = 18,011.22 × 7,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.57x = 127,577,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,577,793.48/13,051.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.90

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