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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,124, 18,111.12 and 7,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,124, 18,111.12 and 7,236 is: 9,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,124 : 18,111.12 = 7,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,124/18,111.12 = 7,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,124x = 18,111.12 × 7,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,124x = 131,052,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,052,064.32/13,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.68

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