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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.55, 18,158.25 and 7,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.55, 18,158.25 and 7,190.42 is: 9,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.55 : 18,158.25 = 7,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.55/18,158.25 = 7,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.55x = 18,158.25 × 7,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.55x = 130,565,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,565,443.97/13,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.48

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