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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,054.59, 18,015.66 and 7,086.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,054.59, 18,015.66 and 7,086.25 is: 9,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,054.59 : 18,015.66 = 7,086.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,054.59/18,015.66 = 7,086.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,054.59x = 18,015.66 × 7,086.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,054.59x = 127,663,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,663,345.17/13,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.19

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