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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,121.44, 18,107.34 and 7,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,121.44, 18,107.34 and 7,153 is: 9,871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,121.44 : 18,107.34 = 7,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,121.44/18,107.34 = 7,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,121.44x = 18,107.34 × 7,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,121.44x = 129,521,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,521,803.02/13,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.01

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