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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,086.92, 18,058.38 and 7,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,086.92, 18,058.38 and 7,422.32 is: 10,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,086.92 : 18,058.38 = 7,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,086.92/18,058.38 = 7,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,086.92x = 18,058.38 × 7,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,086.92x = 134,035,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,035,075.04/13,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.91

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