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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.88, 18,099.27 and 7,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.88, 18,099.27 and 7,147.53 is: 9,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.88 : 18,099.27 = 7,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.88/18,099.27 = 7,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.88x = 18,099.27 × 7,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.88x = 129,365,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,365,075.30/13,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.24

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