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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.89, 18,122.13 and 7,163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.89, 18,122.13 and 7,163.68 is: 9,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.89 : 18,122.13 = 7,163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.89/18,122.13 = 7,163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.89x = 18,122.13 × 7,163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.89x = 129,821,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,821,140.24/13,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,885.95

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