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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.84, 18,146.59 and 7,181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.84, 18,146.59 and 7,181.67 is: 9,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.84 : 18,146.59 = 7,181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.84/18,146.59 = 7,181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.84x = 18,146.59 × 7,181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.84x = 130,322,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,322,821.01/13,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.60

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