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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,086.72, 18,063.36 and 7,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,086.72, 18,063.36 and 7,499.52 is: 10,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,086.72 : 18,063.36 = 7,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,086.72/18,063.36 = 7,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,086.72x = 18,063.36 × 7,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,086.72x = 135,466,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,466,529.59/13,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,351.45

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