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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.28, 18,115.10 and 7,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.28, 18,115.10 and 7,158.84 is: 9,878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.28 : 18,115.10 = 7,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.28/18,115.10 = 7,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.28x = 18,115.10 × 7,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.28x = 129,683,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,683,102.48/13,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.90

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