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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,091.94, 18,062.46 and 7,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,091.94, 18,062.46 and 7,426.08 is: 10,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,091.94 : 18,062.46 = 7,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,091.94/18,062.46 = 7,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,091.94x = 18,062.46 × 7,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,091.94x = 134,133,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,133,272.96/13,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.48

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