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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.07, 18,148.81 and 7,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.07, 18,148.81 and 7,483.72 is: 10,328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.07 : 18,148.81 = 7,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.07/18,148.81 = 7,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.07x = 18,148.81 × 7,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.07x = 135,820,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,820,612.37/13,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.51

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