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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.92, 18,167.58 and 7,196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.92, 18,167.58 and 7,196.59 is: 9,931.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.92 : 18,167.58 = 7,196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.92/18,167.58 = 7,196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.92x = 18,167.58 × 7,196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.92x = 130,744,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,744,624.55/13,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.29

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