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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,123.41, 18,110.73 and 7,817.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,123.41, 18,110.73 and 7,817.49 is: 10,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,123.41 : 18,110.73 = 7,817.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,123.41/18,110.73 = 7,817.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,123.41x = 18,110.73 × 7,817.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,123.41x = 141,580,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,580,450.67/13,123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.39

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