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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.58, 18,114.68 and 7,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.58, 18,114.68 and 7,158.26 is: 9,878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.58 : 18,114.68 = 7,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.58/18,114.68 = 7,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.58x = 18,114.68 × 7,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.58x = 129,669,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,669,589.26/13,126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.40

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