Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.48, 18,142 and 7,178.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,146.48, 18,142 and 7,178.13 is: 9,905.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,146.48 : 18,142 = 7,178.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,146.48/18,142 = 7,178.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,146.48x = 18,142 × 7,178.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,146.48x = 130,225,634.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,225,634.46/13,146.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,905.74
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