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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,170.62, 18,175.19 and 7,202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,170.62, 18,175.19 and 7,202.22 is: 9,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170.62 : 18,175.19 = 7,202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170.62/18,175.19 = 7,202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170.62x = 18,175.19 × 7,202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170.62x = 130,901,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,901,680.91/13,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.92

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