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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.46, 18,147.78 and 7,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.46, 18,147.78 and 7,182.30 is: 9,911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.46 : 18,147.78 = 7,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.46/18,147.78 = 7,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.46x = 18,147.78 × 7,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.46x = 130,342,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,342,764.38/13,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.65

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