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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.09, 18,188.86 and 7,212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.09, 18,188.86 and 7,212.01 is: 9,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.09 : 18,188.86 = 7,212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.09/18,188.86 = 7,212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.09x = 18,188.86 × 7,212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.09x = 131,178,240.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,178,240.21/13,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.76

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