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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.06, 18,172.92 and 7,864.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.06, 18,172.92 and 7,864.75 is: 10,851.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.06 : 18,172.92 = 7,864.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.06/18,172.92 = 7,864.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.06x = 18,172.92 × 7,864.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.06x = 142,925,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,925,472.57/13,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.48

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