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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,089.89, 18,062.68 and 7,422.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,089.89, 18,062.68 and 7,422.83 is: 10,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,089.89 : 18,062.68 = 7,422.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,089.89/18,062.68 = 7,422.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,089.89x = 18,062.68 × 7,422.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,089.89x = 134,076,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,076,161.85/13,089.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.72

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