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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.44, 18,129.60 and 7,169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.44, 18,129.60 and 7,169.09 is: 9,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.44 : 18,129.60 = 7,169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.44/18,129.60 = 7,169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.44x = 18,129.60 × 7,169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.44x = 129,972,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,972,734.06/13,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.31

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