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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.07, 18,148.91 and 7,182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.07, 18,148.91 and 7,182.47 is: 9,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.07 : 18,148.91 = 7,182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.07/18,148.91 = 7,182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.07x = 18,148.91 × 7,182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.07x = 130,354,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,354,051.47/13,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.29

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