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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.58, 18,163.40 and 7,193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.58, 18,163.40 and 7,193.12 is: 9,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.58 : 18,163.40 = 7,193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.58/18,163.40 = 7,193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.58x = 18,163.40 × 7,193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.58x = 130,651,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,651,389.03/13,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.73

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