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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.66, 18,176.89 and 7,203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.66, 18,176.89 and 7,203.32 is: 9,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.66 : 18,176.89 = 7,203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.66/18,176.89 = 7,203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.66x = 18,176.89 × 7,203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.66x = 130,934,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,934,002.45/13,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.59

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