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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.47, 18,137.96 and 7,175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.47, 18,137.96 and 7,175.13 is: 9,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.47 : 18,137.96 = 7,175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.47/18,137.96 = 7,175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.47x = 18,137.96 × 7,175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.47x = 130,142,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,142,143.95/13,143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.66

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