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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.61, 18,133.90 and 7,172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.61, 18,133.90 and 7,172.23 is: 9,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.61 : 18,133.90 = 7,172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.61/18,133.90 = 7,172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.61x = 18,133.90 × 7,172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.61x = 130,060,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,060,501.60/13,140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.60

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