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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.27, 18,133.62 and 7,172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.27, 18,133.62 and 7,172.07 is: 9,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.27 : 18,133.62 = 7,172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.27/18,133.62 = 7,172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.27x = 18,133.62 × 7,172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.27x = 130,055,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,055,465.46/13,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.48

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