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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,120.58, 18,106.40 and 7,152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,120.58, 18,106.40 and 7,152.26 is: 9,870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,120.58 : 18,106.40 = 7,152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,120.58/18,106.40 = 7,152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,120.58x = 18,106.40 × 7,152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,120.58x = 129,501,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,501,625.03/13,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.12

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