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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.72, 18,163.18 and 7,193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.72, 18,163.18 and 7,193.39 is: 9,926.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.72 : 18,163.18 = 7,193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.72/18,163.18 = 7,193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.72x = 18,163.18 × 7,193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.72x = 130,654,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,654,819.40/13,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.88

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