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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,085.84, 18,059.97 and 7,344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,085.84, 18,059.97 and 7,344.87 is: 10,136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,085.84 : 18,059.97 = 7,344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,085.84/18,059.97 = 7,344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,085.84x = 18,059.97 × 7,344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,085.84x = 132,648,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,648,131.85/13,085.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.77

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