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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.02, 18,144.08 and 7,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.02, 18,144.08 and 7,179.94 is: 9,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.02 : 18,144.08 = 7,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.02/18,144.08 = 7,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.02x = 18,144.08 × 7,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.02x = 130,273,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,273,315.03/13,148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.21

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