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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.95, 18,179.03 and 7,508.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.95, 18,179.03 and 7,508.75 is: 10,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.95 : 18,179.03 = 7,508.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.95/18,179.03 = 7,508.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.95x = 18,179.03 × 7,508.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.95x = 136,501,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,501,719.39/13,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.06

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