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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.46, 18,154.05 and 8,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.46, 18,154.05 and 8,116.50 is: 11,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.46 : 18,154.05 = 8,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.46/18,154.05 = 8,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.46x = 18,154.05 × 8,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.46x = 147,347,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,347,346.83/13,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.88

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