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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.82, 18,114.44 and 7,158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.82, 18,114.44 and 7,158.51 is: 9,878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.82 : 18,114.44 = 7,158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.82/18,114.44 = 7,158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.82x = 18,114.44 × 7,158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.82x = 129,672,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,672,364.09/13,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.43

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