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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,129.08, 18,117.48 and 7,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,129.08, 18,117.48 and 7,463.04 is: 10,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,129.08 : 18,117.48 = 7,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,129.08/18,117.48 = 7,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,129.08x = 18,117.48 × 7,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,129.08x = 135,211,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,211,477.94/13,129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.63

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