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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.59, 18,116.22 and 7,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.59, 18,116.22 and 7,159.24 is: 9,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.59 : 18,116.22 = 7,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.59/18,116.22 = 7,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.59x = 18,116.22 × 7,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.59x = 129,698,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,698,366.87/13,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.83

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