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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.68, 18,164.88 and 7,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.68, 18,164.88 and 7,194.60 is: 9,928.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.68 : 18,164.88 = 7,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.68/18,164.88 = 7,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.68x = 18,164.88 × 7,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.68x = 130,689,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,689,045.65/13,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.76

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