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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.14, 18,129.63 and 7,169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.14, 18,129.63 and 7,169.19 is: 9,893.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.14 : 18,129.63 = 7,169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.14/18,129.63 = 7,169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.14x = 18,129.63 × 7,169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.14x = 129,974,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,974,788.98/13,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.69

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