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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.32, 18,187.51 and 7,210.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.32, 18,187.51 and 7,210.97 is: 9,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.32 : 18,187.51 = 7,210.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.32/18,187.51 = 7,210.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.32x = 18,187.51 × 7,210.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.32x = 131,149,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,149,616.43/13,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.17

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