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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.98, 18,167.55 and 7,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.98, 18,167.55 and 7,196.60 is: 9,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.98 : 18,167.55 = 7,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.98/18,167.55 = 7,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.98x = 18,167.55 × 7,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.98x = 130,744,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,744,590.33/13,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.24

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