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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.07, 18,132.66 and 7,171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.07, 18,132.66 and 7,171.59 is: 9,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.07 : 18,132.66 = 7,171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.07/18,132.66 = 7,171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.07x = 18,132.66 × 7,171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.07x = 130,039,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,039,969.13/13,140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.44

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