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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.84, 18,114.72 and 7,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.84, 18,114.72 and 7,158.64 is: 9,878.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.84 : 18,114.72 = 7,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.84/18,114.72 = 7,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.84x = 18,114.72 × 7,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.84x = 129,676,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,676,759.18/13,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.75

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