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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.07, 18,113.93 and 7,157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.07, 18,113.93 and 7,157.73 is: 9,877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.07 : 18,113.93 = 7,157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.07/18,113.93 = 7,157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.07x = 18,113.93 × 7,157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.07x = 129,654,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,654,620.18/13,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,877.64

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