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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.67, 18,121.52 and 7,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.67, 18,121.52 and 7,163.34 is: 9,885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.67 : 18,121.52 = 7,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.67/18,121.52 = 7,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.67x = 18,121.52 × 7,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.67x = 129,810,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,810,559.03/13,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,885.31

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