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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.34, 18,158.40 and 7,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.34, 18,158.40 and 7,190.02 is: 9,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.34 : 18,158.40 = 7,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.34/18,158.40 = 7,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.34x = 18,158.40 × 7,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.34x = 130,559,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,559,259.17/13,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.17

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