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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.08, 18,149.17 and 7,182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.08, 18,149.17 and 7,182.58 is: 9,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.08 : 18,149.17 = 7,182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.08/18,149.17 = 7,182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.08x = 18,149.17 × 7,182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.08x = 130,357,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,357,865.46/13,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.58

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