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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,122.52, 18,108.42 and 7,456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,122.52, 18,108.42 and 7,456.52 is: 10,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,122.52 : 18,108.42 = 7,456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,122.52/18,108.42 = 7,456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,122.52x = 18,108.42 × 7,456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,122.52x = 135,025,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,025,795.90/13,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.62

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