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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.94, 18,116.78 and 7,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.94, 18,116.78 and 7,159.82 is: 9,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.94 : 18,116.78 = 7,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.94/18,116.78 = 7,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.94x = 18,116.78 × 7,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.94x = 129,712,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,712,883.78/13,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,880.68

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