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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.66, 18,146.65 and 7,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.66, 18,146.65 and 7,484.13 is: 10,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.66 : 18,146.65 = 7,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.66/18,146.65 = 7,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.66x = 18,146.65 × 7,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.66x = 135,811,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,811,778.22/13,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.16

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