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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.70, 18,141.12 and 7,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.70, 18,141.12 and 7,177.50 is: 9,904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.70 : 18,141.12 = 7,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.70/18,141.12 = 7,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.70x = 18,141.12 × 7,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.70x = 130,207,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,207,888.80/13,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.98

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