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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.01, 18,138.89 and 7,322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.01, 18,138.89 and 7,322.71 is: 10,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.01 : 18,138.89 = 7,322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.01/18,138.89 = 7,322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.01x = 18,138.89 × 7,322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.01x = 132,825,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,825,831.19/13,143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.20

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