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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141.28, 18,135.36 and 7,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141.28, 18,135.36 and 7,173.34 is: 9,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141.28 : 18,135.36 = 7,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141.28/18,135.36 = 7,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141.28x = 18,135.36 × 7,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141.28x = 130,091,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,091,103.30/13,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.42

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