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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.55, 18,099.43 and 7,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.55, 18,099.43 and 7,147.26 is: 9,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.55 : 18,099.43 = 7,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.55/18,099.43 = 7,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.55x = 18,099.43 × 7,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.55x = 129,361,314.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,361,314.19/13,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.20

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