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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.07, 18,147.16 and 7,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.07, 18,147.16 and 7,181.88 is: 9,911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.07 : 18,147.16 = 7,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.07/18,147.16 = 7,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.07x = 18,147.16 × 7,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.07x = 130,330,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,330,725.46/13,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.03

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