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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.22, 18,187.76 and 7,210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.22, 18,187.76 and 7,210.89 is: 9,951.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.22 : 18,187.76 = 7,210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.22/18,187.76 = 7,210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.22x = 18,187.76 × 7,210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.22x = 131,149,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,149,954.73/13,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.27

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