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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.93, 18,121.46 and 7,466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.93, 18,121.46 and 7,466.55 is: 10,303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.93 : 18,121.46 = 7,466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.93/18,121.46 = 7,466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.93x = 18,121.46 × 7,466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.93x = 135,304,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,304,681.87/13,131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.48

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