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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.61, 18,141.32 and 7,770.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.61, 18,141.32 and 7,770.95 is: 10,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.61 : 18,141.32 = 7,770.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.61/18,141.32 = 7,770.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.61x = 18,141.32 × 7,770.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.61x = 140,975,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,975,309.30/13,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,722.50

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