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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.63, 18,115.41 and 7,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.63, 18,115.41 and 7,461.59 is: 10,296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.63 : 18,115.41 = 7,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.63/18,115.41 = 7,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.63x = 18,115.41 × 7,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.63x = 135,169,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,169,869.34/13,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.59

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