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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.76, 18,148.10 and 7,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.76, 18,148.10 and 7,182.45 is: 9,911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.76 : 18,148.10 = 7,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.76/18,148.10 = 7,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.76x = 18,148.10 × 7,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.76x = 130,347,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,347,784.93/13,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.81

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