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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.91, 18,115.53 and 7,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.91, 18,115.53 and 7,158.92 is: 9,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.91 : 18,115.53 = 7,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.91/18,115.53 = 7,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.91x = 18,115.53 × 7,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.91x = 129,687,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,687,630.03/13,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.52

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