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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149, 18,145.70 and 7,560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149, 18,145.70 and 7,560.04 is: 10,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149 : 18,145.70 = 7,560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149/18,145.70 = 7,560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149x = 18,145.70 × 7,560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149x = 137,182,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,182,217.83/13,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.90

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