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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,160.92, 18,159.78 and 7,855.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,160.92, 18,159.78 and 7,855.42 is: 10,839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160.92 : 18,159.78 = 7,855.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160.92/18,159.78 = 7,855.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160.92x = 18,159.78 × 7,855.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160.92x = 142,652,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,652,699.01/13,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.11

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