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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,098.58, 18,082.13 and 7,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,098.58, 18,082.13 and 7,719.32 is: 10,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,098.58 : 18,082.13 = 7,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,098.58/18,082.13 = 7,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,098.58x = 18,082.13 × 7,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,098.58x = 139,581,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,581,754.36/13,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.25

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