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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.72, 18,148.56 and 7,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.72, 18,148.56 and 7,774.72 is: 10,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.72 : 18,148.56 = 7,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.72/18,148.56 = 7,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.72x = 18,148.56 × 7,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.72x = 141,099,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,099,972.40/13,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.45

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