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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,124.28, 18,102.24 and 7,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,124.28, 18,102.24 and 7,815 is: 10,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,124.28 : 18,102.24 = 7,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,124.28/18,102.24 = 7,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,124.28x = 18,102.24 × 7,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,124.28x = 141,469,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,469,005.60/13,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.18

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