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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.73, 18,159.29 and 7,190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.73, 18,159.29 and 7,190.65 is: 9,923.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.73 : 18,159.29 = 7,190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.73/18,159.29 = 7,190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.73x = 18,159.29 × 7,190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.73x = 130,577,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,577,098.64/13,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.23

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