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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.52, 18,099.12 and 7,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.52, 18,099.12 and 7,147.28 is: 9,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.52 : 18,099.12 = 7,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.52/18,099.12 = 7,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.52x = 18,099.12 × 7,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.52x = 129,359,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,359,478.39/13,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.08

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