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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,095.24, 18,071.70 and 7,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,095.24, 18,071.70 and 7,127.24 is: 9,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,095.24 : 18,071.70 = 7,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,095.24/18,071.70 = 7,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,095.24x = 18,071.70 × 7,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,095.24x = 128,801,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,801,343.11/13,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.74

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