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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,091.91, 18,066.69 and 7,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,091.91, 18,066.69 and 7,786.82 is: 10,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,091.91 : 18,066.69 = 7,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,091.91/18,066.69 = 7,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,091.91x = 18,066.69 × 7,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,091.91x = 140,681,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,681,972.69/13,091.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.72

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