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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.98, 18,011.82 and 7,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.98, 18,011.82 and 7,083.72 is: 9,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.98 : 18,011.82 = 7,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.98/18,011.82 = 7,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.98x = 18,011.82 × 7,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.98x = 127,590,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,590,689.57/13,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,775.58

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