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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.53, 18,145.28 and 7,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.53, 18,145.28 and 7,180.24 is: 9,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.53 : 18,145.28 = 7,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.53/18,145.28 = 7,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.53x = 18,145.28 × 7,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.53x = 130,287,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,287,465.27/13,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.90

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