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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,154.37, 18,152.93 and 7,186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,154.37, 18,152.93 and 7,186.03 is: 9,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,154.37 : 18,152.93 = 7,186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,154.37/18,152.93 = 7,186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,154.37x = 18,152.93 × 7,186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,154.37x = 130,447,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,447,533.84/13,154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.67

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