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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.09, 18,148.40 and 7,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.09, 18,148.40 and 7,182.76 is: 9,912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.09 : 18,148.40 = 7,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.09/18,148.40 = 7,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.09x = 18,148.40 × 7,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.09x = 130,355,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,355,601.58/13,151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.15

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