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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.27, 18,148.70 and 7,182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.27, 18,148.70 and 7,182.95 is: 9,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.27 : 18,148.70 = 7,182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.27/18,148.70 = 7,182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.27x = 18,148.70 × 7,182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.27x = 130,361,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,361,131.88/13,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.43

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