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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.93, 18,143.50 and 7,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.93, 18,143.50 and 7,179.15 is: 9,907.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.93 : 18,143.50 = 7,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.93/18,143.50 = 7,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.93x = 18,143.50 × 7,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.93x = 130,254,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,254,872.13/13,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.63

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