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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.44, 18,140.80 and 7,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.44, 18,140.80 and 7,177.24 is: 9,904.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.44 : 18,140.80 = 7,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.44/18,140.80 = 7,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.44x = 18,140.80 × 7,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.44x = 130,200,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,200,875.39/13,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.64

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