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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.41, 18,129.89 and 7,169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.41, 18,129.89 and 7,169.33 is: 9,893.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.41 : 18,129.89 = 7,169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.41/18,129.89 = 7,169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.41x = 18,129.89 × 7,169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.41x = 129,979,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,979,227.52/13,137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.82

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