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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.36, 18,128.96 and 7,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.36, 18,128.96 and 7,169.04 is: 9,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.36 : 18,128.96 = 7,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.36/18,128.96 = 7,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.36x = 18,128.96 × 7,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.36x = 129,967,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,967,239.40/13,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.95

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