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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.96, 18,094.44 and 7,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.96, 18,094.44 and 7,143.70 is: 9,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.96 : 18,094.44 = 7,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.96/18,094.44 = 7,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.96x = 18,094.44 × 7,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.96x = 129,261,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,261,251.03/13,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.27

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