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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,108.43, 18,089.97 and 7,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,108.43, 18,089.97 and 7,140.42 is: 9,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,108.43 : 18,089.97 = 7,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,108.43/18,089.97 = 7,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,108.43x = 18,089.97 × 7,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,108.43x = 129,169,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,169,956.81/13,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.96

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