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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.92, 18,145.36 and 7,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.92, 18,145.36 and 7,180.80 is: 9,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.92 : 18,145.36 = 7,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.92/18,145.36 = 7,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.92x = 18,145.36 × 7,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.92x = 130,298,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,298,201.09/13,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.42

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