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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,144.32, 18,139.10 and 7,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,144.32, 18,139.10 and 7,176 is: 9,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,144.32 : 18,139.10 = 7,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,144.32/18,139.10 = 7,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,144.32x = 18,139.10 × 7,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,144.32x = 130,166,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,166,181.60/13,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.85

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