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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,074.21, 18,042.53 and 7,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,074.21, 18,042.53 and 7,105.88 is: 9,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,074.21 : 18,042.53 = 7,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,074.21/18,042.53 = 7,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,074.21x = 18,042.53 × 7,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,074.21x = 128,208,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,208,062.65/13,074.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.18

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