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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.42, 18,099.48 and 7,147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.42, 18,099.48 and 7,147.34 is: 9,863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.42 : 18,099.48 = 7,147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.42/18,099.48 = 7,147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.42x = 18,099.48 × 7,147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.42x = 129,363,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,363,137.38/13,115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.44

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