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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,133.84, 18,121.99 and 7,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,133.84, 18,121.99 and 7,681.87 is: 10,599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,133.84 : 18,121.99 = 7,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,133.84/18,121.99 = 7,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,133.84x = 18,121.99 × 7,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,133.84x = 139,210,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,210,642.30/13,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.39

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