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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.28, 18,149.73 and 7,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.28, 18,149.73 and 7,772.50 is: 10,727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.28 : 18,149.73 = 7,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.28/18,149.73 = 7,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.28x = 18,149.73 × 7,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.28x = 141,068,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,068,776.43/13,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.44

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