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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.14, 18,132.08 and 7,170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.14, 18,132.08 and 7,170.94 is: 9,895.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.14 : 18,132.08 = 7,170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.14/18,132.08 = 7,170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.14x = 18,132.08 × 7,170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.14x = 130,023,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,023,931.24/13,139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.92

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