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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,176.14, 18,182.70 and 7,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,176.14, 18,182.70 and 7,207.68 is: 9,946.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,176.14 : 18,182.70 = 7,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,176.14/18,182.70 = 7,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,176.14x = 18,182.70 × 7,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,176.14x = 131,055,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,055,083.14/13,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.39

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