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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150, 18,147.72 and 7,561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150, 18,147.72 and 7,561.36 is: 10,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150 : 18,147.72 = 7,561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150/18,147.72 = 7,561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150x = 18,147.72 × 7,561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150x = 137,221,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,221,444.10/13,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.09

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