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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.96, 18,023.46 and 7,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.96, 18,023.46 and 7,751.08 is: 10,698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.96 : 18,023.46 = 7,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.96/18,023.46 = 7,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.96x = 18,023.46 × 7,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.96x = 139,701,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,701,280.34/13,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.55

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