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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,160.72, 18,161.47 and 7,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,160.72, 18,161.47 and 7,192.24 is: 9,925.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160.72 : 18,161.47 = 7,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160.72/18,161.47 = 7,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160.72x = 18,161.47 × 7,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160.72x = 130,621,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,621,650.99/13,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,925.11

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