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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,122.01, 18,102.93 and 7,742.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,122.01, 18,102.93 and 7,742.31 is: 10,681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,122.01 : 18,102.93 = 7,742.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,122.01/18,102.93 = 7,742.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,122.01x = 18,102.93 × 7,742.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,122.01x = 140,158,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,158,457.26/13,122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.17

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