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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.77, 18,099.52 and 7,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.77, 18,099.52 and 7,147.48 is: 9,863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.77 : 18,099.52 = 7,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.77/18,099.52 = 7,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.77x = 18,099.52 × 7,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.77x = 129,365,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,365,957.21/13,115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.39

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