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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.30, 18,129.96 and 7,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.30, 18,129.96 and 7,832.61 is: 10,809.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.30 : 18,129.96 = 7,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.30/18,129.96 = 7,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.30x = 18,129.96 × 7,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.30x = 142,004,906.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,004,906.00/13,137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.29

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