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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,112.69, 18,095.72 and 7,144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,112.69, 18,095.72 and 7,144.36 is: 9,859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,112.69 : 18,095.72 = 7,144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,112.69/18,095.72 = 7,144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,112.69x = 18,095.72 × 7,144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,112.69x = 129,282,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,282,297.37/13,112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.33

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