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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,136.73, 18,128.44 and 7,168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,136.73, 18,128.44 and 7,168.25 is: 9,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,136.73 : 18,128.44 = 7,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,136.73/18,128.44 = 7,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,136.73x = 18,128.44 × 7,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,136.73x = 129,949,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,949,190.03/13,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.05

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