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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,086.70, 18,059.61 and 7,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,086.70, 18,059.61 and 7,344.16 is: 10,134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,086.70 : 18,059.61 = 7,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,086.70/18,059.61 = 7,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,086.70x = 18,059.61 × 7,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,086.70x = 132,632,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,632,665.38/13,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.92

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