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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.42, 18,162.63 and 7,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.42, 18,162.63 and 7,193.30 is: 9,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.42 : 18,162.63 = 7,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.42/18,162.63 = 7,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.42x = 18,162.63 × 7,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.42x = 130,649,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,649,155.57/13,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.68

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