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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.78, 18,150.77 and 7,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.78, 18,150.77 and 7,184.45 is: 9,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.78 : 18,150.77 = 7,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.78/18,150.77 = 7,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.78x = 18,150.77 × 7,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.78x = 130,403,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,403,172.85/13,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,914.50

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