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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,178.97, 18,186.66 and 7,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,178.97, 18,186.66 and 7,210.68 is: 9,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,178.97 : 18,186.66 = 7,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,178.97/18,186.66 = 7,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,178.97x = 18,186.66 × 7,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,178.97x = 131,138,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,138,185.53/13,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.57

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