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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,136.02, 18,127.90 and 7,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,136.02, 18,127.90 and 7,833.92 is: 10,810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,136.02 : 18,127.90 = 7,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,136.02/18,127.90 = 7,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,136.02x = 18,127.90 × 7,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,136.02x = 142,012,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,012,518.37/13,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.92

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