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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,138.53, 18,133.50 and 7,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,138.53, 18,133.50 and 7,833.68 is: 10,811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,138.53 : 18,133.50 = 7,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,138.53/18,133.50 = 7,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,138.53x = 18,133.50 × 7,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,138.53x = 142,052,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,052,036.28/13,138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.87

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