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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.28, 18,148.35 and 7,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.28, 18,148.35 and 7,771.50 is: 10,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.28 : 18,148.35 = 7,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.28/18,148.35 = 7,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.28x = 18,148.35 × 7,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.28x = 141,039,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,039,902.03/13,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.06

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