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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.68, 18,166.82 and 7,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.68, 18,166.82 and 7,196.30 is: 9,930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.68 : 18,166.82 = 7,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.68/18,166.82 = 7,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.68x = 18,166.82 × 7,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.68x = 130,733,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,733,813.92/13,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.65

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