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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.91, 18,159.08 and 7,190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.91, 18,159.08 and 7,190.45 is: 9,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.91 : 18,159.08 = 7,190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.91/18,159.08 = 7,190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.91x = 18,159.08 × 7,190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.91x = 130,571,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,571,925.10/13,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.70

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