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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.07, 18,156.69 and 7,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.07, 18,156.69 and 7,189.08 is: 9,920.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.07 : 18,156.69 = 7,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.07/18,156.69 = 7,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.07x = 18,156.69 × 7,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.07x = 130,529,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,529,896.95/13,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,920.89

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