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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.09, 18,159.55 and 7,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.09, 18,159.55 and 7,109.33 is: 9,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.09 : 18,159.55 = 7,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.09/18,159.55 = 7,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.09x = 18,159.55 × 7,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.09x = 129,102,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,102,198.05/13,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,810.88

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