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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.93, 18,141.96 and 7,840.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.93, 18,141.96 and 7,840.81 is: 10,819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.93 : 18,141.96 = 7,840.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.93/18,141.96 = 7,840.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.93x = 18,141.96 × 7,840.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.93x = 142,247,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,247,661.39/13,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.02

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