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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.14, 18,133.46 and 7,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.14, 18,133.46 and 7,171.94 is: 9,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.14 : 18,133.46 = 7,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.14/18,133.46 = 7,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.14x = 18,133.46 × 7,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.14x = 130,052,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,052,087.11/13,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.31

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