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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.75, 18,161.01 and 7,570.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.75, 18,161.01 and 7,570.75 is: 10,447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.75 : 18,161.01 = 7,570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.75/18,161.01 = 7,570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.75x = 18,161.01 × 7,570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.75x = 137,492,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,492,466.46/13,159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.95

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