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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.31, 18,129.77 and 7,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.31, 18,129.77 and 7,834.62 is: 10,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.31 : 18,129.77 = 7,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.31/18,129.77 = 7,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.31x = 18,129.77 × 7,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.31x = 142,039,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,039,960.90/13,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,810.30

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