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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.94, 18,146.10 and 7,843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.94, 18,146.10 and 7,843.82 is: 10,823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.94 : 18,146.10 = 7,843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.94/18,146.10 = 7,843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.94x = 18,146.10 × 7,843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.94x = 142,334,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,334,742.10/13,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,823.16

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