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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.41, 18,093.96 and 7,143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.41, 18,093.96 and 7,143.33 is: 9,857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.41 : 18,093.96 = 7,143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.41/18,093.96 = 7,143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.41x = 18,093.96 × 7,143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.41x = 129,251,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,251,127.29/13,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.91

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