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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,093.87, 18,073.40 and 7,991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,093.87, 18,073.40 and 7,991.23 is: 11,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,093.87 : 18,073.40 = 7,991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,093.87/18,073.40 = 7,991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,093.87x = 18,073.40 × 7,991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,093.87x = 144,428,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,428,696.28/13,093.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.25

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