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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.36, 18,144.98 and 7,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.36, 18,144.98 and 7,180.26 is: 9,908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.36 : 18,144.98 = 7,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.36/18,144.98 = 7,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.36x = 18,144.98 × 7,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.36x = 130,285,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,285,674.09/13,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.89

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