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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.79, 18,165.31 and 7,496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.79, 18,165.31 and 7,496.55 is: 10,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.79 : 18,165.31 = 7,496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.79/18,165.31 = 7,496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.79x = 18,165.31 × 7,496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.79x = 136,177,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,177,178.11/13,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.40

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