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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.85, 18,145.19 and 7,844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.85, 18,145.19 and 7,844.63 is: 10,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.85 : 18,145.19 = 7,844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.85/18,145.19 = 7,844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.85x = 18,145.19 × 7,844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.85x = 142,342,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,342,230.72/13,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,823.81

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