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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,105.59, 18,085.46 and 7,137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,105.59, 18,085.46 and 7,137.51 is: 9,849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,105.59 : 18,085.46 = 7,137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,105.59/18,085.46 = 7,137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,105.59x = 18,085.46 × 7,137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,105.59x = 129,085,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,085,115.92/13,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.62

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