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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,109.72, 18,090.90 and 7,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,109.72, 18,090.90 and 7,141.44 is: 9,854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,109.72 : 18,090.90 = 7,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,109.72/18,090.90 = 7,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,109.72x = 18,090.90 × 7,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,109.72x = 129,195,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,195,076.90/13,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,854.91

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