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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,173.55, 18,179.76 and 7,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,173.55, 18,179.76 and 7,205.20 is: 9,943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,173.55 : 18,179.76 = 7,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,173.55/18,179.76 = 7,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,173.55x = 18,179.76 × 7,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,173.55x = 130,988,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,988,806.75/13,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.32

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