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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.67, 18,141.29 and 7,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.67, 18,141.29 and 7,177.59 is: 9,905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.67 : 18,141.29 = 7,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.67/18,141.29 = 7,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.67x = 18,141.29 × 7,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.67x = 130,210,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,210,705.80/13,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.22

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