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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141.59, 18,135.77 and 7,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141.59, 18,135.77 and 7,173.64 is: 9,899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141.59 : 18,135.77 = 7,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141.59/18,135.77 = 7,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141.59x = 18,135.77 × 7,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141.59x = 130,099,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,099,485.10/13,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.83

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