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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.54, 18,166.86 and 7,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.54, 18,166.86 and 7,196.10 is: 9,930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.54 : 18,166.86 = 7,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.54/18,166.86 = 7,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.54x = 18,166.86 × 7,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.54x = 130,730,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,730,541.25/13,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.51

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