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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.67, 18,129.83 and 7,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.67, 18,129.83 and 7,169.44 is: 9,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.67 : 18,129.83 = 7,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.67/18,129.83 = 7,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.67x = 18,129.83 × 7,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.67x = 129,980,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,980,601.90/13,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.74

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