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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.12, 18,150.18 and 8,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.12, 18,150.18 and 8,674.28 is: 11,972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.12 : 18,150.18 = 8,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.12/18,150.18 = 8,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.12x = 18,150.18 × 8,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.12x = 157,439,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,439,743.37/13,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.49

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