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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.03, 18,153.30 and 8,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.03, 18,153.30 and 8,437.18 is: 11,647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.03 : 18,153.30 = 8,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.03/18,153.30 = 8,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.03x = 18,153.30 × 8,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.03x = 153,162,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,162,659.69/13,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.32

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