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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,087.92, 18,061.25 and 7,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,087.92, 18,061.25 and 7,423.77 is: 10,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,087.92 : 18,061.25 = 7,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,087.92/18,061.25 = 7,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,087.92x = 18,061.25 × 7,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,087.92x = 134,082,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,082,528.79/13,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.75

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