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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.83, 18,144.59 and 7,179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.83, 18,144.59 and 7,179.29 is: 9,906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.83 : 18,144.59 = 7,179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.83/18,144.59 = 7,179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.83x = 18,144.59 × 7,179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.83x = 130,265,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,265,146.92/13,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.98

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