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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.90, 18,148.35 and 7,486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.90, 18,148.35 and 7,486.09 is: 10,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.90 : 18,148.35 = 7,486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.90/18,148.35 = 7,486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.90x = 18,148.35 × 7,486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.90x = 135,860,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,860,181.45/13,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.87

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