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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.69, 18,159.35 and 7,190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.69, 18,159.35 and 7,190.61 is: 9,923.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.69 : 18,159.35 = 7,190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.69/18,159.35 = 7,190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.69x = 18,159.35 × 7,190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.69x = 130,576,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,576,767.75/13,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.23

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