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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751, 18,981.30 and 8,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751, 18,981.30 and 8,162 is: 11,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751 : 18,981.30 = 8,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751/18,981.30 = 8,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751x = 18,981.30 × 8,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751x = 154,925,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,925,370.60/13,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,266.48

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