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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,053.59, 18,013.79 and 7,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,053.59, 18,013.79 and 7,085.34 is: 9,777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,053.59 : 18,013.79 = 7,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,053.59/18,013.79 = 7,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,053.59x = 18,013.79 × 7,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,053.59x = 127,633,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,633,844.55/13,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.68

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