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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.96, 18,160.70 and 7,191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.96, 18,160.70 and 7,191.67 is: 9,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.96 : 18,160.70 = 7,191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.96/18,160.70 = 7,191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.96x = 18,160.70 × 7,191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.96x = 130,605,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,605,670.57/13,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.48

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