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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.54, 18,147.82 and 7,182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.54, 18,147.82 and 7,182.21 is: 9,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.54 : 18,147.82 = 7,182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.54/18,147.82 = 7,182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.54x = 18,147.82 × 7,182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.54x = 130,341,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,341,418.37/13,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.49

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