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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.29, 18,019.91 and 7,469.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.29, 18,019.91 and 7,469.21 is: 10,306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.29 : 18,019.91 = 7,469.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.29/18,019.91 = 7,469.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.29x = 18,019.91 × 7,469.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.29x = 134,594,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,594,364.53/13,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.41

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