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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.66, 18,187.66 and 7,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.66, 18,187.66 and 7,875.44 is: 10,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.66 : 18,187.66 = 7,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.66/18,187.66 = 7,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.66x = 18,187.66 × 7,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.66x = 143,235,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235,825.07/13,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.30

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