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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.47, 18,019.52 and 7,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.47, 18,019.52 and 7,089.14 is: 9,783.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.47 : 18,019.52 = 7,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.47/18,019.52 = 7,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.47x = 18,019.52 × 7,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.47x = 127,742,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,742,854.78/13,057.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,783.12

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