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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,170.06, 18,172.89 and 7,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,170.06, 18,172.89 and 7,863.75 is: 10,850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170.06 : 18,172.89 = 7,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170.06/18,172.89 = 7,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170.06x = 18,172.89 × 7,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170.06x = 142,907,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,907,063.74/13,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.90

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