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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.93, 18,139.03 and 7,175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.93, 18,139.03 and 7,175.99 is: 9,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.93 : 18,139.03 = 7,175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.93/18,139.03 = 7,175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.93x = 18,139.03 × 7,175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.93x = 130,165,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,165,497.89/13,143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.09

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