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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.68, 18,172.67 and 7,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.68, 18,172.67 and 7,503.66 is: 10,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.68 : 18,172.67 = 7,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.68/18,172.67 = 7,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.68x = 18,172.67 × 7,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.68x = 136,361,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,361,499.45/13,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.99

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