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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.20, 18,140.43 and 7,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.20, 18,140.43 and 7,177 is: 9,904.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.20 : 18,140.43 = 7,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.20/18,140.43 = 7,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.20x = 18,140.43 × 7,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.20x = 130,193,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,193,866.11/13,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.29

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