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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,052.71, 18,008.45 and 7,386.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,052.71, 18,008.45 and 7,386.89 is: 10,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,052.71 : 18,008.45 = 7,386.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,052.71/18,008.45 = 7,386.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,052.71x = 18,008.45 × 7,386.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,052.71x = 133,026,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,026,475.01/13,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.49

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