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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.99, 18,158.39 and 8,117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.99, 18,158.39 and 8,117.45 is: 11,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.99 : 18,158.39 = 8,117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.99/18,158.39 = 8,117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.99x = 18,158.39 × 8,117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.99x = 147,399,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,399,835.72/13,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.90

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