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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.92, 18,129.42 and 8,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.92, 18,129.42 and 8,111.76 is: 11,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.92 : 18,129.42 = 8,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.92/18,129.42 = 8,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.92x = 18,129.42 × 8,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.92x = 147,061,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,061,503.98/13,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,182.60

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