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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,178.92, 18,186.75 and 7,210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,178.92, 18,186.75 and 7,210.51 is: 9,950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,178.92 : 18,186.75 = 7,210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,178.92/18,186.75 = 7,210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,178.92x = 18,186.75 × 7,210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,178.92x = 131,135,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,135,742.74/13,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.42

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