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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,129.66, 18,119.33 and 7,161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,129.66, 18,119.33 and 7,161.67 is: 9,883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,129.66 : 18,119.33 = 7,161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,129.66/18,119.33 = 7,161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,129.66x = 18,119.33 × 7,161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,129.66x = 129,764,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,764,662.08/13,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,883.32

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