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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,132.67, 18,122.90 and 7,164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,132.67, 18,122.90 and 7,164.34 is: 9,886.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,132.67 : 18,122.90 = 7,164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,132.67/18,122.90 = 7,164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,132.67x = 18,122.90 × 7,164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,132.67x = 129,838,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,838,617.39/13,132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.69

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