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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.56, 18,023.52 and 7,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.56, 18,023.52 and 7,092.24 is: 9,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.56 : 18,023.52 = 7,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.56/18,023.52 = 7,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.56x = 18,023.52 × 7,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.56x = 127,827,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,827,129.48/13,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.26

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