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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141.89, 18,135.29 and 7,173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141.89, 18,135.29 and 7,173.55 is: 9,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141.89 : 18,135.29 = 7,173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141.89/18,135.29 = 7,173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141.89x = 18,135.29 × 7,173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141.89x = 130,094,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,094,450.18/13,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.22

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