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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,129.91, 18,119.12 and 7,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,129.91, 18,119.12 and 7,161.62 is: 9,882.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,129.91 : 18,119.12 = 7,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,129.91/18,119.12 = 7,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,129.91x = 18,119.12 × 7,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,129.91x = 129,762,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,762,261.66/13,129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.96

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