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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,110.72, 18,092.28 and 7,142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,110.72, 18,092.28 and 7,142.44 is: 9,856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,110.72 : 18,092.28 = 7,142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,110.72/18,092.28 = 7,142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,110.72x = 18,092.28 × 7,142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,110.72x = 129,223,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,223,024.36/13,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.29

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