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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.70, 18,188.27 and 7,211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.70, 18,188.27 and 7,211.36 is: 9,951.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.70 : 18,188.27 = 7,211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.70/18,188.27 = 7,211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.70x = 18,188.27 × 7,211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.70x = 131,162,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,162,219.49/13,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.84

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