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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141, 18,134.91 and 7,173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141, 18,134.91 and 7,173.22 is: 9,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141 : 18,134.91 = 7,173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141/18,134.91 = 7,173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141x = 18,134.91 × 7,173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141x = 130,085,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,085,699.11/13,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.22

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