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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,133.23, 18,123.61 and 7,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,133.23, 18,123.61 and 7,164.74 is: 9,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,133.23 : 18,123.61 = 7,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,133.23/18,123.61 = 7,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,133.23x = 18,123.61 × 7,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,133.23x = 129,850,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,850,953.51/13,133.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.21

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