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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.58, 18,116.04 and 7,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.58, 18,116.04 and 7,159.25 is: 9,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.58 : 18,116.04 = 7,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.58/18,116.04 = 7,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.58x = 18,116.04 × 7,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.58x = 129,697,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,697,168.79/13,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.75

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