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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,154.46, 18,153.55 and 7,186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,154.46, 18,153.55 and 7,186.23 is: 9,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,154.46 : 18,153.55 = 7,186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,154.46/18,153.55 = 7,186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,154.46x = 18,153.55 × 7,186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,154.46x = 130,455,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,455,585.62/13,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.21

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