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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.18, 18,157.56 and 7,188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.18, 18,157.56 and 7,188.66 is: 9,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.18 : 18,157.56 = 7,188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.18/18,157.56 = 7,188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.18x = 18,157.56 × 7,188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.18x = 130,528,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,528,525.27/13,158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.95

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