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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,101.68, 18,081.15 and 7,437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,101.68, 18,081.15 and 7,437.35 is: 10,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,101.68 : 18,081.15 = 7,437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,101.68/18,081.15 = 7,437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,101.68x = 18,081.15 × 7,437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,101.68x = 134,475,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,475,840.95/13,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.02

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