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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,112.55, 18,088.21 and 7,806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,112.55, 18,088.21 and 7,806.34 is: 10,768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,112.55 : 18,088.21 = 7,806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,112.55/18,088.21 = 7,806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,112.55x = 18,088.21 × 7,806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,112.55x = 141,202,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,202,749.62/13,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.52

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