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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,117.29, 18,101.43 and 7,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,117.29, 18,101.43 and 7,148.88 is: 9,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,117.29 : 18,101.43 = 7,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,117.29/18,101.43 = 7,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,117.29x = 18,101.43 × 7,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,117.29x = 129,404,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,404,950.90/13,117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.22

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