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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,135.58, 18,127.08 and 7,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,135.58, 18,127.08 and 7,167.25 is: 9,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,135.58 : 18,127.08 = 7,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,135.58/18,127.08 = 7,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,135.58x = 18,127.08 × 7,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,135.58x = 129,921,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,921,314.13/13,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.79

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