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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,086.73, 18,059.98 and 7,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,086.73, 18,059.98 and 7,118.72 is: 9,823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,086.73 : 18,059.98 = 7,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,086.73/18,059.98 = 7,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,086.73x = 18,059.98 × 7,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,086.73x = 128,563,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,563,850.53/13,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.99

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