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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.27, 18,149.06 and 7,182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.27, 18,149.06 and 7,182.89 is: 9,912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.27 : 18,149.06 = 7,182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.27/18,149.06 = 7,182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.27x = 18,149.06 × 7,182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.27x = 130,362,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,362,574.92/13,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.55

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