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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.47, 18,114.19 and 7,158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.47, 18,114.19 and 7,158.25 is: 9,878.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.47 : 18,114.19 = 7,158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.47/18,114.19 = 7,158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.47x = 18,114.19 × 7,158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.47x = 129,665,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,665,900.57/13,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.20

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