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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.66, 18,158.43 and 7,190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.66, 18,158.43 and 7,190.55 is: 9,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.66 : 18,158.43 = 7,190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.66/18,158.43 = 7,190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.66x = 18,158.43 × 7,190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.66x = 130,569,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,569,098.84/13,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.67

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