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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.13, 18,099.52 and 9,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.13, 18,099.52 and 9,145.32 is: 12,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.13 : 18,099.52 = 9,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.13/18,099.52 = 9,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.13x = 18,099.52 × 9,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.13x = 165,525,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,525,913.32/13,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.61

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