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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.25, 18,098.97 and 7,146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.25, 18,098.97 and 7,146.90 is: 9,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.25 : 18,098.97 = 7,146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.25/18,098.97 = 7,146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.25x = 18,098.97 × 7,146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.25x = 129,351,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,351,492.96/13,115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.68

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