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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,132.89, 18,122.78 and 7,164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,132.89, 18,122.78 and 7,164.35 is: 9,886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,132.89 : 18,122.78 = 7,164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,132.89/18,122.78 = 7,164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,132.89x = 18,122.78 × 7,164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,132.89x = 129,837,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,837,812.46/13,132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.46

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