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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,109.58, 18,091.53 and 7,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,109.58, 18,091.53 and 7,141.55 is: 9,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,109.58 : 18,091.53 = 7,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,109.58/18,091.53 = 7,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,109.58x = 18,091.53 × 7,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,109.58x = 129,201,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,201,475.61/13,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.50

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