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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.58, 18,023.73 and 7,092.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.58, 18,023.73 and 7,092.30 is: 9,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.58 : 18,023.73 = 7,092.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.58/18,023.73 = 7,092.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.58x = 18,023.73 × 7,092.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.58x = 127,829,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,829,700.28/13,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.44

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