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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.48, 18,146.22 and 7,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.48, 18,146.22 and 7,181.04 is: 9,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.48 : 18,146.22 = 7,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.48/18,146.22 = 7,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.48x = 18,146.22 × 7,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.48x = 130,308,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,308,731.67/13,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.80

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