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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.99, 18,134.43 and 7,172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.99, 18,134.43 and 7,172.59 is: 9,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.99 : 18,134.43 = 7,172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.99/18,134.43 = 7,172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.99x = 18,134.43 × 7,172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.99x = 130,070,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,070,831.27/13,140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.10

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