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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.74, 18,114.80 and 7,158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.74, 18,114.80 and 7,158.42 is: 9,878.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.74 : 18,114.80 = 7,158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.74/18,114.80 = 7,158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.74x = 18,114.80 × 7,158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.74x = 129,673,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,673,346.62/13,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.56

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