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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,128.67, 18,118.64 and 7,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,128.67, 18,118.64 and 7,465.20 is: 10,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,128.67 : 18,118.64 = 7,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,128.67/18,118.64 = 7,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,128.67x = 18,118.64 × 7,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,128.67x = 135,259,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,259,271.33/13,128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.59

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