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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.64, 18,149.66 and 7,183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.64, 18,149.66 and 7,183.63 is: 9,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.64 : 18,149.66 = 7,183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.64/18,149.66 = 7,183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.64x = 18,149.66 × 7,183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.64x = 130,380,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,380,414.65/13,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.62

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