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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.87, 18,166.82 and 7,195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.87, 18,166.82 and 7,195.35 is: 9,929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.87 : 18,166.82 = 7,195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.87/18,166.82 = 7,195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.87x = 18,166.82 × 7,195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.87x = 130,716,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,716,592.31/13,164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.20

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