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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.63, 18,162.63 and 8,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.63, 18,162.63 and 8,318.96 is: 11,479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.63 : 18,162.63 = 8,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.63/18,162.63 = 8,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.63x = 18,162.63 × 8,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.63x = 151,094,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,094,169.76/13,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.89

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