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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,122.06, 18,108.42 and 7,153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,122.06, 18,108.42 and 7,153.73 is: 9,872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,122.06 : 18,108.42 = 7,153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,122.06/18,108.42 = 7,153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,122.06x = 18,108.42 × 7,153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,122.06x = 129,542,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,542,747.41/13,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.13

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