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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.03, 18,150.97 and 7,849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.03, 18,150.97 and 7,849.75 is: 10,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.03 : 18,150.97 = 7,849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.03/18,150.97 = 7,849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.03x = 18,150.97 × 7,849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.03x = 142,480,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,480,576.76/13,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.59

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