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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,175.61, 18,182.32 and 7,207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,175.61, 18,182.32 and 7,207.26 is: 9,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,175.61 : 18,182.32 = 7,207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,175.61/18,182.32 = 7,207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,175.61x = 18,182.32 × 7,207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,175.61x = 131,044,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,044,707.64/13,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.01

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