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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,154.61, 18,153.62 and 7,186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,154.61, 18,153.62 and 7,186.66 is: 9,917.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,154.61 : 18,153.62 = 7,186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,154.61/18,153.62 = 7,186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,154.61x = 18,153.62 × 7,186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,154.61x = 130,463,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,463,912.68/13,154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.74

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