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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.53, 18,171.90 and 7,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.53, 18,171.90 and 7,199.04 is: 9,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.53 : 18,171.90 = 7,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.53/18,171.90 = 7,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.53x = 18,171.90 × 7,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.53x = 130,820,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,820,234.98/13,168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.31

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