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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.66, 18,137.88 and 7,175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.66, 18,137.88 and 7,175.34 is: 9,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.66 : 18,137.88 = 7,175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.66/18,137.88 = 7,175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.66x = 18,137.88 × 7,175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.66x = 130,145,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,145,455.88/13,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.77

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