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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.74, 18,164.54 and 7,194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.74, 18,164.54 and 7,194.41 is: 9,928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.74 : 18,164.54 = 7,194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.74/18,164.54 = 7,194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.74x = 18,164.54 × 7,194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.74x = 130,683,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,683,057.40/13,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.26

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