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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.71, 18,146.74 and 7,181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.71, 18,146.74 and 7,181.55 is: 9,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.71 : 18,146.74 = 7,181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.71/18,146.74 = 7,181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.71x = 18,146.74 × 7,181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.71x = 130,321,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,321,720.65/13,149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.62

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