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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.67, 18,173.66 and 7,865.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.67, 18,173.66 and 7,865.19 is: 10,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.67 : 18,173.66 = 7,865.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.67/18,173.66 = 7,865.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.67x = 18,173.66 × 7,865.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.67x = 142,939,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,939,249.57/13,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.50

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