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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.48, 18,144.76 and 7,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.48, 18,144.76 and 7,180.13 is: 9,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.48 : 18,144.76 = 7,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.48/18,144.76 = 7,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.48x = 18,144.76 × 7,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.48x = 130,281,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,281,735.62/13,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.50

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