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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,163.75, 18,152.17 and 8,681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,163.75, 18,152.17 and 8,681.78 is: 11,971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,163.75 : 18,152.17 = 8,681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,163.75/18,152.17 = 8,681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,163.75x = 18,152.17 × 8,681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,163.75x = 157,593,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,593,170.14/13,163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.75

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