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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.57, 18,158.81 and 7,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.57, 18,158.81 and 7,190.24 is: 9,922.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.57 : 18,158.81 = 7,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.57/18,158.81 = 7,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.57x = 18,158.81 × 7,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.57x = 130,566,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,566,075.27/13,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.51

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