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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.67, 18,131.98 and 7,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.67, 18,131.98 and 7,475.79 is: 10,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.67 : 18,131.98 = 7,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.67/18,131.98 = 7,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.67x = 18,131.98 × 7,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.67x = 135,550,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,550,874.76/13,139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.16

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