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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,106.79, 18,087.58 and 7,138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,106.79, 18,087.58 and 7,138.46 is: 9,851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,106.79 : 18,087.58 = 7,138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,106.79/18,087.58 = 7,138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,106.79x = 18,087.58 × 7,138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,106.79x = 129,117,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,117,452.64/13,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.19

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