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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.54, 18,158.58 and 7,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.54, 18,158.58 and 7,190.10 is: 9,922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.54 : 18,158.58 = 7,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.54/18,158.58 = 7,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.54x = 18,158.58 × 7,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.54x = 130,562,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,562,006.06/13,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.23

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