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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,167.41, 18,171.03 and 7,199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,167.41, 18,171.03 and 7,199.63 is: 9,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,167.41 : 18,171.03 = 7,199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,167.41/18,171.03 = 7,199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,167.41x = 18,171.03 × 7,199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,167.41x = 130,824,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,824,799.22/13,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,935.50

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