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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.28, 18,133.32 and 7,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.28, 18,133.32 and 7,171.93 is: 9,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.28 : 18,133.32 = 7,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.28/18,133.32 = 7,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.28x = 18,133.32 × 7,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.28x = 130,050,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,050,901.71/13,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.12

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