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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.27, 18,152.49 and 8,122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.27, 18,152.49 and 8,122.69 is: 11,205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.27 : 18,152.49 = 8,122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.27/18,152.49 = 8,122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.27x = 18,152.49 × 8,122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.27x = 147,447,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,447,049.00/13,158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.66

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