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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.32, 18,136.56 and 8,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.32, 18,136.56 and 8,180.32 is: 11,283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.32 : 18,136.56 = 8,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.32/18,136.56 = 8,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.32x = 18,136.56 × 8,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.32x = 148,362,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,362,864.50/13,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,283.79

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