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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.40, 18,111.60 and 9,351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.40, 18,111.60 and 9,351.18 is: 12,901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.40 : 18,111.60 = 9,351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.40/18,111.60 = 9,351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.40x = 18,111.60 × 9,351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.40x = 169,364,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,364,831.69/13,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.63

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