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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,160.27, 18,155.25 and 8,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,160.27, 18,155.25 and 8,124.69 is: 11,208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160.27 : 18,155.25 = 8,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160.27/18,155.25 = 8,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160.27x = 18,155.25 × 8,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160.27x = 147,505,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,505,778.12/13,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.42

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