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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,163.31, 18,164.86 and 7,498.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,163.31, 18,164.86 and 7,498.37 is: 10,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,163.31 : 18,164.86 = 7,498.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,163.31/18,164.86 = 7,498.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,163.31x = 18,164.86 × 7,498.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,163.31x = 136,206,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,206,867.94/13,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.46

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