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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,121.73, 18,108.22 and 7,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,121.73, 18,108.22 and 7,153.65 is: 9,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,121.73 : 18,108.22 = 7,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,121.73/18,108.22 = 7,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,121.73x = 18,108.22 × 7,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,121.73x = 129,539,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,539,868.00/13,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.16

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