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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,087.89, 18,061.20 and 7,423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,087.89, 18,061.20 and 7,423.74 is: 10,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,087.89 : 18,061.20 = 7,423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,087.89/18,061.20 = 7,423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,087.89x = 18,061.20 × 7,423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,087.89x = 134,081,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,081,652.89/13,087.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.71

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