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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.80, 18,163.05 and 7,193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.80, 18,163.05 and 7,193.33 is: 9,926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.80 : 18,163.05 = 7,193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.80/18,163.05 = 7,193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.80x = 18,163.05 × 7,193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.80x = 130,652,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,652,721.64/13,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.66

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