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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,091.78, 18,066.78 and 7,123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,091.78, 18,066.78 and 7,123.52 is: 9,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,091.78 : 18,066.78 = 7,123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,091.78/18,066.78 = 7,123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,091.78x = 18,066.78 × 7,123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,091.78x = 128,699,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,699,068.67/13,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.52

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