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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,154.59, 18,153.03 and 7,186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,154.59, 18,153.03 and 7,186.42 is: 9,917.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,154.59 : 18,153.03 = 7,186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,154.59/18,153.03 = 7,186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,154.59x = 18,153.03 × 7,186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,154.59x = 130,455,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,455,297.85/13,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.09

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