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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.35, 18,145.88 and 7,845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.35, 18,145.88 and 7,845.13 is: 10,824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.35 : 18,145.88 = 7,845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.35/18,145.88 = 7,845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.35x = 18,145.88 × 7,845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.35x = 142,356,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,356,696.84/13,151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.50

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