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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.58, 18,011.19 and 7,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.58, 18,011.19 and 7,083.25 is: 9,774.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.58 : 18,011.19 = 7,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.58/18,011.19 = 7,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.58x = 18,011.19 × 7,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.58x = 127,577,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,577,761.57/13,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.89

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