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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.03, 18,116.37 and 7,463.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.03, 18,116.37 and 7,463.55 is: 10,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.03 : 18,116.37 = 7,463.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.03/18,116.37 = 7,463.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.03x = 18,116.37 × 7,463.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.03x = 135,212,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,212,488.27/13,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.31

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