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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.72, 18,149.24 and 7,183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.72, 18,149.24 and 7,183.37 is: 9,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.72 : 18,149.24 = 7,183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.72/18,149.24 = 7,183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.72x = 18,149.24 × 7,183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.72x = 130,372,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,372,706.14/13,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.98

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