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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,122.34, 18,108.47 and 7,154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,122.34, 18,108.47 and 7,154.13 is: 9,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,122.34 : 18,108.47 = 7,154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,122.34/18,108.47 = 7,154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,122.34x = 18,108.47 × 7,154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,122.34x = 129,550,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,550,257.94/13,122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.50

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