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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.43, 18,145.96 and 7,181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.43, 18,145.96 and 7,181.15 is: 9,909.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.43 : 18,145.96 = 7,181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.43/18,145.96 = 7,181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.43x = 18,145.96 × 7,181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.43x = 130,308,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,308,751.97/13,149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.84

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