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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,122.68, 18,109.49 and 7,154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,122.68, 18,109.49 and 7,154.45 is: 9,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,122.68 : 18,109.49 = 7,154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,122.68/18,109.49 = 7,154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,122.68x = 18,109.49 × 7,154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,122.68x = 129,563,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,563,440.73/13,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.25

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