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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,138.92, 18,131.58 and 7,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,138.92, 18,131.58 and 7,170.54 is: 9,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,138.92 : 18,131.58 = 7,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,138.92/18,131.58 = 7,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,138.92x = 18,131.58 × 7,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,138.92x = 130,013,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,013,129.00/13,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.27

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