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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.53, 18,115.59 and 7,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.53, 18,115.59 and 7,159.32 is: 9,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.53 : 18,115.59 = 7,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.53/18,115.59 = 7,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.53x = 18,115.59 × 7,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.53x = 129,695,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,695,305.80/13,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.64

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