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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.44, 18,171.05 and 7,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.44, 18,171.05 and 7,862.54 is: 10,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.44 : 18,171.05 = 7,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.44/18,171.05 = 7,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.44x = 18,171.05 × 7,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.44x = 142,870,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,870,477.30/13,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.46

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