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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,167.62, 18,170.58 and 7,198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,167.62, 18,170.58 and 7,198.10 is: 9,932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,167.62 : 18,170.58 = 7,198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,167.62/18,170.58 = 7,198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,167.62x = 18,170.58 × 7,198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,167.62x = 130,793,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,793,651.90/13,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.98

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