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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,123.59, 18,109.94 and 7,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,123.59, 18,109.94 and 7,301.72 is: 10,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,123.59 : 18,109.94 = 7,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,123.59/18,109.94 = 7,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,123.59x = 18,109.94 × 7,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,123.59x = 132,233,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,233,584.04/13,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.02

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