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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,086.45, 18,058.91 and 7,421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,086.45, 18,058.91 and 7,421.71 is: 10,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,086.45 : 18,058.91 = 7,421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,086.45/18,058.91 = 7,421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,086.45x = 18,058.91 × 7,421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,086.45x = 134,027,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,027,992.94/13,086.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.74

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