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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,172.63, 18,177.98 and 7,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,172.63, 18,177.98 and 7,204.28 is: 9,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,172.63 : 18,177.98 = 7,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,172.63/18,177.98 = 7,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,172.63x = 18,177.98 × 7,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,172.63x = 130,959,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,959,221.73/13,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,941.77

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