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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,177.38, 18,182.81 and 7,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,177.38, 18,182.81 and 7,512.62 is: 10,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,177.38 : 18,182.81 = 7,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,177.38/18,182.81 = 7,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,177.38x = 18,182.81 × 7,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,177.38x = 136,600,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,600,542.06/13,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.29

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