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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141.78, 18,135.36 and 7,173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141.78, 18,135.36 and 7,173.46 is: 9,899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141.78 : 18,135.36 = 7,173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141.78/18,135.36 = 7,173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141.78x = 18,135.36 × 7,173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141.78x = 130,093,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,093,279.55/13,141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.21

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