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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.59, 18,147.72 and 7,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.59, 18,147.72 and 7,182.24 is: 9,911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.59 : 18,147.72 = 7,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.59/18,147.72 = 7,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.59x = 18,147.72 × 7,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.59x = 130,341,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,341,280.49/13,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.44

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