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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,113.42, 18,095.83 and 7,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,113.42, 18,095.83 and 7,145.07 is: 9,859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,113.42 : 18,095.83 = 7,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,113.42/18,095.83 = 7,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,113.42x = 18,095.83 × 7,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,113.42x = 129,295,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,295,972.06/13,113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.82

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