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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.55, 18,173.79 and 7,863.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.55, 18,173.79 and 7,863.39 is: 10,851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.55 : 18,173.79 = 7,863.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.55/18,173.79 = 7,863.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.55x = 18,173.79 × 7,863.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.55x = 142,907,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,907,598.55/13,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.37

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