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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.69, 18,114.73 and 7,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.69, 18,114.73 and 7,158.34 is: 9,878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.69 : 18,114.73 = 7,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.69/18,114.73 = 7,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.69x = 18,114.73 × 7,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.69x = 129,671,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,671,396.35/13,126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.45

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