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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.80, 18,164.91 and 7,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.80, 18,164.91 and 7,194.72 is: 9,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.80 : 18,164.91 = 7,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.80/18,164.91 = 7,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.80x = 18,164.91 × 7,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.80x = 130,691,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,691,441.28/13,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.85

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