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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.91, 18,145.27 and 7,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.91, 18,145.27 and 7,481.45 is: 10,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.91 : 18,145.27 = 7,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.91/18,145.27 = 7,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.91x = 18,145.27 × 7,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.91x = 135,752,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,752,859.94/13,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.05

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