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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.19, 18,143.80 and 7,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.19, 18,143.80 and 7,698.92 is: 10,624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.19 : 18,143.80 = 7,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.19/18,143.80 = 7,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.19x = 18,143.80 × 7,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.19x = 139,687,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,687,554.73/13,148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.09

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