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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,098.61, 18,076.15 and 7,130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,098.61, 18,076.15 and 7,130.33 is: 9,839.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,098.61 : 18,076.15 = 7,130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,098.61/18,076.15 = 7,130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,098.61x = 18,076.15 × 7,130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,098.61x = 128,888,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,888,788.60/13,098.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.89

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