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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.64, 18,132.57 and 7,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.64, 18,132.57 and 7,171.26 is: 9,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.64 : 18,132.57 = 7,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.64/18,132.57 = 7,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.64x = 18,132.57 × 7,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.64x = 130,033,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,033,305.94/13,139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.26

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