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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,174.83, 18,181.52 and 7,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,174.83, 18,181.52 and 7,206.88 is: 9,945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,174.83 : 18,181.52 = 7,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,174.83/18,181.52 = 7,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,174.83x = 18,181.52 × 7,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,174.83x = 131,032,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,032,032.86/13,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,945.63

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