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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.65, 18,149.22 and 7,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.65, 18,149.22 and 7,183.32 is: 9,912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.65 : 18,149.22 = 7,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.65/18,149.22 = 7,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.65x = 18,149.22 × 7,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.65x = 130,371,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,371,655.01/13,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.95

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