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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,054.65, 18,015.36 and 7,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,054.65, 18,015.36 and 7,086.27 is: 9,779.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,054.65 : 18,015.36 = 7,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,054.65/18,015.36 = 7,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,054.65x = 18,015.36 × 7,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,054.65x = 127,661,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,661,705.11/13,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.02

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