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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.63, 18,150.52 and 7,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.63, 18,150.52 and 7,184.30 is: 9,914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.63 : 18,150.52 = 7,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.63/18,150.52 = 7,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.63x = 18,150.52 × 7,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.63x = 130,398,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,398,654.16/13,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,914.27

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