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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.16, 18,132.48 and 7,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.16, 18,132.48 and 7,171.17 is: 9,896.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.16 : 18,132.48 = 7,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.16/18,132.48 = 7,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.16x = 18,132.48 × 7,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.16x = 130,031,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,031,096.60/13,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.45

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