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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.72, 18,156.11 and 7,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.72, 18,156.11 and 7,852.50 is: 10,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.72 : 18,156.11 = 7,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.72/18,156.11 = 7,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.72x = 18,156.11 × 7,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.72x = 142,570,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,570,814.51/13,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.70

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