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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.71, 18,147.93 and 7,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.71, 18,147.93 and 7,182.45 is: 9,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.71 : 18,147.93 = 7,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.71/18,147.93 = 7,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.71x = 18,147.93 × 7,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.71x = 130,346,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,346,599.83/13,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.75

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