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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,160.28, 18,152.70 and 7,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,160.28, 18,152.70 and 7,851 is: 10,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160.28 : 18,152.70 = 7,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160.28/18,152.70 = 7,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160.28x = 18,152.70 × 7,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160.28x = 142,516,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,516,847.70/13,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.32

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