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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,129.70, 18,118.55 and 7,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,129.70, 18,118.55 and 7,161.48 is: 9,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,129.70 : 18,118.55 = 7,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,129.70/18,118.55 = 7,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,129.70x = 18,118.55 × 7,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,129.70x = 129,755,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,755,651.36/13,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.61

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