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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,105.69, 18,086.18 and 7,137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,105.69, 18,086.18 and 7,137.69 is: 9,850.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,105.69 : 18,086.18 = 7,137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,105.69/18,086.18 = 7,137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,105.69x = 18,086.18 × 7,137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,105.69x = 129,093,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,093,546.12/13,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,850.19

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