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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.71, 18,115.20 and 7,158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.71, 18,115.20 and 7,158.36 is: 9,878.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.71 : 18,115.20 = 7,158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.71/18,115.20 = 7,158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.71x = 18,115.20 × 7,158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.71x = 129,675,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,675,123.07/13,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.72

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