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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.34, 18,147.37 and 7,182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.34, 18,147.37 and 7,182.01 is: 9,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.34 : 18,147.37 = 7,182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.34/18,147.37 = 7,182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.34x = 18,147.37 × 7,182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.34x = 130,334,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,334,502.08/13,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.12

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