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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,135.69, 18,127.18 and 7,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,135.69, 18,127.18 and 7,167.34 is: 9,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,135.69 : 18,127.18 = 7,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,135.69/18,127.18 = 7,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,135.69x = 18,127.18 × 7,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,135.69x = 129,923,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,923,662.30/13,135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.89

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