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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.62, 18,093.98 and 7,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.62, 18,093.98 and 7,143.24 is: 9,857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.62 : 18,093.98 = 7,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.62/18,093.98 = 7,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.62x = 18,093.98 × 7,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.62x = 129,249,625.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,249,625.63/13,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.64

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