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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,124.83, 18,112.27 and 7,156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,124.83, 18,112.27 and 7,156.51 is: 9,875.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,124.83 : 18,112.27 = 7,156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,124.83/18,112.27 = 7,156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,124.83x = 18,112.27 × 7,156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,124.83x = 129,620,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,620,550.82/13,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.98

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