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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,154.36, 18,153.28 and 7,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,154.36, 18,153.28 and 7,186.28 is: 9,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,154.36 : 18,153.28 = 7,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,154.36/18,153.28 = 7,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,154.36x = 18,153.28 × 7,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,154.36x = 130,454,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,454,553.00/13,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.21

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