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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.62, 18,099.48 and 7,147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.62, 18,099.48 and 7,147.27 is: 9,863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.62 : 18,099.48 = 7,147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.62/18,099.48 = 7,147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.62x = 18,099.48 × 7,147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.62x = 129,361,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,361,870.42/13,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.19

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