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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.51, 18,149.99 and 7,486.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.51, 18,149.99 and 7,486.83 is: 10,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.51 : 18,149.99 = 7,486.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.51/18,149.99 = 7,486.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.51x = 18,149.99 × 7,486.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.51x = 135,885,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,885,852.20/13,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.55

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