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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.47, 18,147.65 and 7,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.47, 18,147.65 and 7,182.15 is: 9,911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.47 : 18,147.65 = 7,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.47/18,147.65 = 7,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.47x = 18,147.65 × 7,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.47x = 130,339,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339,142.56/13,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.37

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