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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,092.74, 18,067.97 and 7,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,092.74, 18,067.97 and 7,124.40 is: 9,831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,092.74 : 18,067.97 = 7,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,092.74/18,067.97 = 7,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,092.74x = 18,067.97 × 7,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,092.74x = 128,723,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,723,463.28/13,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.67

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