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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.98, 18,017.24 and 7,087.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.98, 18,017.24 and 7,087.79 is: 9,781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.98 : 18,017.24 = 7,087.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.98/18,017.24 = 7,087.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.98x = 18,017.24 × 7,087.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.98x = 127,702,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,702,423.10/13,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,781.15

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