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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,118.91, 18,103.57 and 7,150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,118.91, 18,103.57 and 7,150.46 is: 9,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,118.91 : 18,103.57 = 7,150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,118.91/18,103.57 = 7,150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,118.91x = 18,103.57 × 7,150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,118.91x = 129,448,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,448,744.75/13,118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.34

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