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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,120.29, 18,106.52 and 7,152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,120.29, 18,106.52 and 7,152.03 is: 9,870.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,120.29 : 18,106.52 = 7,152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,120.29/18,106.52 = 7,152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,120.29x = 18,106.52 × 7,152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,120.29x = 129,498,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,498,338.48/13,120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.08

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