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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,175.76, 18,182.60 and 7,207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,175.76, 18,182.60 and 7,207.48 is: 9,946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,175.76 : 18,182.60 = 7,207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,175.76/18,182.60 = 7,207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,175.76x = 18,182.60 × 7,207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,175.76x = 131,050,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,050,725.85/13,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.35

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