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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,058.54, 18,017.97 and 7,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,058.54, 18,017.97 and 7,755.14 is: 10,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058.54 : 18,017.97 = 7,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058.54/18,017.97 = 7,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058.54x = 18,017.97 × 7,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058.54x = 139,731,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,731,879.87/13,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.42

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