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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.69, 18,146.45 and 7,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.69, 18,146.45 and 7,181.34 is: 9,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.69 : 18,146.45 = 7,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.69/18,146.45 = 7,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.69x = 18,146.45 × 7,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.69x = 130,315,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,315,827.24/13,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.18

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