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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,175.83, 18,179.70 and 7,869.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,175.83, 18,179.70 and 7,869.63 is: 10,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,175.83 : 18,179.70 = 7,869.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,175.83/18,179.70 = 7,869.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,175.83x = 18,179.70 × 7,869.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,175.83x = 143,067,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067,512.51/13,175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.33

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