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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.50, 18,148.80 and 7,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.50, 18,148.80 and 7,847.28 is: 10,827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.50 : 18,148.80 = 7,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.50/18,148.80 = 7,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.50x = 18,148.80 × 7,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.50x = 142,418,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,418,715.26/13,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.44

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