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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,088.59, 18,061.72 and 7,120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,088.59, 18,061.72 and 7,120.13 is: 9,825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,088.59 : 18,061.72 = 7,120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,088.59/18,061.72 = 7,120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,088.59x = 18,061.72 × 7,120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,088.59x = 128,601,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,601,704.12/13,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.49

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