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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.23, 18,097.39 and 7,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.23, 18,097.39 and 7,145.94 is: 9,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.23 : 18,097.39 = 7,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.23/18,097.39 = 7,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.23x = 18,097.39 × 7,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.23x = 129,322,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,322,863.10/13,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.26

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