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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.78, 18,167.40 and 7,196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.78, 18,167.40 and 7,196.47 is: 9,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.78 : 18,167.40 = 7,196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.78/18,167.40 = 7,196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.78x = 18,167.40 × 7,196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.78x = 130,741,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,741,113.10/13,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.13

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