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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,118.44, 18,102.45 and 7,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,118.44, 18,102.45 and 7,149.76 is: 9,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,118.44 : 18,102.45 = 7,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,118.44/18,102.45 = 7,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,118.44x = 18,102.45 × 7,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,118.44x = 129,428,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,428,172.91/13,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.13

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