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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,117.21, 18,101.29 and 7,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,117.21, 18,101.29 and 7,148.76 is: 9,865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,117.21 : 18,101.29 = 7,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,117.21/18,101.29 = 7,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,117.21x = 18,101.29 × 7,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,117.21x = 129,401,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,401,777.90/13,117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.04

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