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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.69, 18,098.48 and 7,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.69, 18,098.48 and 7,146.36 is: 9,862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.69 : 18,098.48 = 7,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.69/18,098.48 = 7,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.69x = 18,098.48 × 7,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.69x = 129,338,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,338,253.53/13,114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.09

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