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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.51, 18,164.82 and 7,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.51, 18,164.82 and 7,499.34 is: 10,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.51 : 18,164.82 = 7,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.51/18,164.82 = 7,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.51x = 18,164.82 × 7,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.51x = 136,224,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,224,161.22/13,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.83

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