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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,166.65, 18,171.22 and 7,199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,166.65, 18,171.22 and 7,199.21 is: 9,935.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,166.65 : 18,171.22 = 7,199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,166.65/18,171.22 = 7,199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,166.65x = 18,171.22 × 7,199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,166.65x = 130,818,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,818,469.66/13,166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,935.59

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