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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.18, 18,148.60 and 7,182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.18, 18,148.60 and 7,182.84 is: 9,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.18 : 18,148.60 = 7,182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.18/18,148.60 = 7,182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.18x = 18,148.60 × 7,182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.18x = 130,358,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,358,454.11/13,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.30

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