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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.02, 18,145.46 and 7,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.02, 18,145.46 and 7,180.94 is: 9,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.02 : 18,145.46 = 7,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.02/18,145.46 = 7,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.02x = 18,145.46 × 7,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.02x = 130,301,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,301,459.53/13,149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.59

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