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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,136.41, 18,127.29 and 7,167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,136.41, 18,127.29 and 7,167.79 is: 9,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,136.41 : 18,127.29 = 7,167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,136.41/18,127.29 = 7,167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,136.41x = 18,127.29 × 7,167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,136.41x = 129,932,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,932,607.99/13,136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.03

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