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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.72, 18,022.02 and 7,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.72, 18,022.02 and 7,091.28 is: 9,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.72 : 18,022.02 = 7,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.72/18,022.02 = 7,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.72x = 18,022.02 × 7,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.72x = 127,799,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,799,189.99/13,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.75

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