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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,125.61, 18,113.52 and 7,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,125.61, 18,113.52 and 7,157.28 is: 9,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,125.61 : 18,113.52 = 7,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,125.61/18,113.52 = 7,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,125.61x = 18,113.52 × 7,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,125.61x = 129,643,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,643,527.30/13,125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,877.14

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