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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.96, 18,132.90 and 7,171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.96, 18,132.90 and 7,171.64 is: 9,896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.96 : 18,132.90 = 7,171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.96/18,132.90 = 7,171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.96x = 18,132.90 × 7,171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.96x = 130,042,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,042,630.96/13,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.73

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