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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,120.27, 18,105.44 and 7,151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,120.27, 18,105.44 and 7,151.81 is: 9,869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,120.27 : 18,105.44 = 7,151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,120.27/18,105.44 = 7,151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,120.27x = 18,105.44 × 7,151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,120.27x = 129,486,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,486,666.85/13,120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.21

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