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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.89, 18,099.68 and 7,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.89, 18,099.68 and 7,147.60 is: 9,863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.89 : 18,099.68 = 7,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.89/18,099.68 = 7,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.89x = 18,099.68 × 7,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.89x = 129,369,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,369,272.77/13,115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.56

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