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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.88, 18,140.92 and 7,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.88, 18,140.92 and 7,177.60 is: 9,904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.88 : 18,140.92 = 7,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.88/18,140.92 = 7,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.88x = 18,140.92 × 7,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.88x = 130,208,267.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,208,267.39/13,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.87

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