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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.40, 18,099.36 and 7,147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.40, 18,099.36 and 7,147.13 is: 9,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.40 : 18,099.36 = 7,147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.40/18,099.36 = 7,147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.40x = 18,099.36 × 7,147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.40x = 129,358,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,358,388.34/13,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.09

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