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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.90, 18,141.41 and 7,177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.90, 18,141.41 and 7,177.71 is: 9,905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.90 : 18,141.41 = 7,177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.90/18,141.41 = 7,177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.90x = 18,141.41 × 7,177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.90x = 130,213,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,213,744.08/13,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.28

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