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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.31, 18,171.22 and 8,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.31, 18,171.22 and 8,126.74 is: 11,211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.31 : 18,171.22 = 8,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.31/18,171.22 = 8,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.31x = 18,171.22 × 8,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.31x = 147,672,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,672,648.93/13,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.69

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