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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,054.93, 18,015.81 and 7,086.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,054.93, 18,015.81 and 7,086.59 is: 9,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,054.93 : 18,015.81 = 7,086.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,054.93/18,015.81 = 7,086.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,054.93x = 18,015.81 × 7,086.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,054.93x = 127,670,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,670,658.99/13,054.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.50

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