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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.93, 18,140.58 and 7,839.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.93, 18,140.58 and 7,839.81 is: 10,817.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.93 : 18,140.58 = 7,839.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.93/18,140.58 = 7,839.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.93x = 18,140.58 × 7,839.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.93x = 142,218,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,218,700.49/13,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,817.64

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