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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.82, 18,162.58 and 8,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.82, 18,162.58 and 8,058.34 is: 11,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.82 : 18,162.58 = 8,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.82/18,162.58 = 8,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.82x = 18,162.58 × 8,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.82x = 146,360,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,360,244.92/13,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.75

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