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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.28, 18,151.11 and 7,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.28, 18,151.11 and 7,773.50 is: 10,728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.28 : 18,151.11 = 7,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.28/18,151.11 = 7,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.28x = 18,151.11 × 7,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.28x = 141,097,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,097,653.59/13,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.82

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