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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.61, 18,144.93 and 8,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.61, 18,144.93 and 8,110.81 is: 11,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.61 : 18,144.93 = 8,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.61/18,144.93 = 8,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.61x = 18,144.93 × 8,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.61x = 147,170,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,170,079.69/13,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.82

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