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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.47, 18,187.35 and 7,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.47, 18,187.35 and 7,211.18 is: 9,951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.47 : 18,187.35 = 7,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.47/18,187.35 = 7,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.47x = 18,187.35 × 7,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.47x = 131,152,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,152,254.57/13,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.26

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