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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,136.02, 18,127.89 and 7,833.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,136.02, 18,127.89 and 7,833.91 is: 10,810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,136.02 : 18,127.89 = 7,833.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,136.02/18,127.89 = 7,833.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,136.02x = 18,127.89 × 7,833.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,136.02x = 142,012,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,012,258.75/13,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.90

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