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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,122.93, 18,109.83 and 7,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,122.93, 18,109.83 and 7,154.70 is: 9,873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,122.93 : 18,109.83 = 7,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,122.93/18,109.83 = 7,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,122.93x = 18,109.83 × 7,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,122.93x = 129,570,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,570,400.70/13,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.59

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