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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.63, 18,099.34 and 7,147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.63, 18,099.34 and 7,147.35 is: 9,863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.63 : 18,099.34 = 7,147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.63/18,099.34 = 7,147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.63x = 18,099.34 × 7,147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.63x = 129,362,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,362,299.88/13,115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.21

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