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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.58, 18,099.62 and 7,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.58, 18,099.62 and 7,147.36 is: 9,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.58 : 18,099.62 = 7,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.58/18,099.62 = 7,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.58x = 18,099.62 × 7,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.58x = 129,364,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,364,500.00/13,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.42

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