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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158, 18,158.04 and 7,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158, 18,158.04 and 7,569 is: 10,445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158 : 18,158.04 = 7,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158/18,158.04 = 7,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158x = 18,158.04 × 7,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158x = 137,438,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,438,204.76/13,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.22

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