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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,174.65, 18,180.63 and 7,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,174.65, 18,180.63 and 7,206.20 is: 9,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,174.65 : 18,180.63 = 7,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,174.65/18,180.63 = 7,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,174.65x = 18,180.63 × 7,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,174.65x = 131,013,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,013,233.18/13,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,944.34

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