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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.92, 18,011.38 and 7,386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.92, 18,011.38 and 7,386.57 is: 10,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.92 : 18,011.38 = 7,386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.92/18,011.38 = 7,386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.92x = 18,011.38 × 7,386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.92x = 133,042,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,042,192.18/13,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.30

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