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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.41, 18,142.14 and 7,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.41, 18,142.14 and 7,325.07 is: 10,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.41 : 18,142.14 = 7,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.41/18,142.14 = 7,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.41x = 18,142.14 × 7,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.41x = 132,892,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,892,445.45/13,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.42

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