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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.76, 18,163.51 and 7,193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.76, 18,163.51 and 7,193.81 is: 9,927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.76 : 18,163.51 = 7,193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.76/18,163.51 = 7,193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.76x = 18,163.51 × 7,193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.76x = 130,664,857.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,664,857.86/13,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.62

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