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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.97, 18,119.31 and 7,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.97, 18,119.31 and 7,463.10 is: 10,300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.97 : 18,119.31 = 7,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.97/18,119.31 = 7,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.97x = 18,119.31 × 7,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.97x = 135,226,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,226,222.46/13,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.62

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