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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.91, 18,130.27 and 7,169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.91, 18,130.27 and 7,169.63 is: 9,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.91 : 18,130.27 = 7,169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.91/18,130.27 = 7,169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.91x = 18,130.27 × 7,169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.91x = 129,987,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,987,327.70/13,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,894.06

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