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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.20, 18,021.74 and 7,090.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.20, 18,021.74 and 7,090.89 is: 9,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.20 : 18,021.74 = 7,090.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.20/18,021.74 = 7,090.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.20x = 18,021.74 × 7,090.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.20x = 127,790,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,790,140.49/13,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.45

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