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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,760.99, 18,998.04 and 9,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,760.99, 18,998.04 and 9,058.94 is: 12,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,760.99 : 18,998.04 = 9,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,760.99/18,998.04 = 9,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,760.99x = 18,998.04 × 9,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,760.99x = 172,102,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,102,104.48/13,760.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.52

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