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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.97, 18,189.83 and 8,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.97, 18,189.83 and 8,152.73 is: 11,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.97 : 18,189.83 = 8,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.97/18,189.83 = 8,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.97x = 18,189.83 × 8,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.97x = 148,296,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,296,731.97/13,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.70

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