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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.55, 18,149.56 and 7,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.55, 18,149.56 and 7,486.16 is: 10,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.55 : 18,149.56 = 7,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.55/18,149.56 = 7,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.55x = 18,149.56 × 7,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.55x = 135,870,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,870,400.63/13,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.13

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