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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.61, 18,160.49 and 7,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.61, 18,160.49 and 7,191.53 is: 9,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.61 : 18,160.49 = 7,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.61/18,160.49 = 7,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.61x = 18,160.49 × 7,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.61x = 130,601,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,601,635.83/13,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.43

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