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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.48, 18,125.98 and 9,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.48, 18,125.98 and 9,323.36 is: 12,850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.48 : 18,125.98 = 9,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.48/18,125.98 = 9,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.48x = 18,125.98 × 9,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.48x = 168,995,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,995,036.89/13,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.86

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