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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,122.61, 18,109.58 and 7,154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,122.61, 18,109.58 and 7,154.38 is: 9,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,122.61 : 18,109.58 = 7,154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,122.61/18,109.58 = 7,154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,122.61x = 18,109.58 × 7,154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,122.61x = 129,562,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,562,701.96/13,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.24

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