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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.55, 18,158.49 and 7,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.55, 18,158.49 and 7,190.24 is: 9,922.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.55 : 18,158.49 = 7,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.55/18,158.49 = 7,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.55x = 18,158.49 × 7,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.55x = 130,563,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,563,901.14/13,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.36

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