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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,170.76, 18,175.94 and 7,864.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,170.76, 18,175.94 and 7,864.59 is: 10,853.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170.76 : 18,175.94 = 7,864.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170.76/18,175.94 = 7,864.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170.76x = 18,175.94 × 7,864.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170.76x = 142,946,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,946,315.96/13,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.31

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