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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,105.82, 18,086.74 and 7,516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,105.82, 18,086.74 and 7,516.82 is: 10,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,105.82 : 18,086.74 = 7,516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,105.82/18,086.74 = 7,516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,105.82x = 18,086.74 × 7,516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,105.82x = 135,954,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,954,659.74/13,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.61

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