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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,112.69, 18,094.86 and 7,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,112.69, 18,094.86 and 7,144.34 is: 9,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,112.69 : 18,094.86 = 7,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,112.69/18,094.86 = 7,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,112.69x = 18,094.86 × 7,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,112.69x = 129,275,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,275,741.62/13,112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.83

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