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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.96, 18,159.68 and 7,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.96, 18,159.68 and 7,190.88 is: 9,923.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.96 : 18,159.68 = 7,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.96/18,159.68 = 7,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.96x = 18,159.68 × 7,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.96x = 130,584,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,584,079.72/13,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.59

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