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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.75, 18,149.96 and 7,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.75, 18,149.96 and 7,562.75 is: 10,436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.75 : 18,149.96 = 7,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.75/18,149.96 = 7,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.75x = 18,149.96 × 7,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.75x = 137,263,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,263,572.18/13,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.91

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