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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.05, 18,166.52 and 7,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.05, 18,166.52 and 7,498.72 is: 10,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.05 : 18,166.52 = 7,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.05/18,166.52 = 7,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.05x = 18,166.52 × 7,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.05x = 136,225,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,225,609.36/13,164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.31

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