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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.73, 18,116.10 and 7,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.73, 18,116.10 and 7,159.26 is: 9,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.73 : 18,116.10 = 7,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.73/18,116.10 = 7,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.73x = 18,116.10 × 7,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.73x = 129,697,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,697,870.09/13,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.69

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