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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.15, 18,146.22 and 7,181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.15, 18,146.22 and 7,181.10 is: 9,910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.15 : 18,146.22 = 7,181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.15/18,146.22 = 7,181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.15x = 18,146.22 × 7,181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.15x = 130,309,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,309,820.44/13,149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.13

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