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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.54, 18,141.39 and 9,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.54, 18,141.39 and 9,113.22 is: 12,581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.54 : 18,141.39 = 9,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.54/18,141.39 = 9,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.54x = 18,141.39 × 9,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.54x = 165,326,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,326,478.18/13,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.41

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