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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,106.72, 18,087.60 and 7,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,106.72, 18,087.60 and 7,138.72 is: 9,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,106.72 : 18,087.60 = 7,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,106.72/18,087.60 = 7,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,106.72x = 18,087.60 × 7,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,106.72x = 129,122,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,122,311.87/13,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.61

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