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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.47, 18,188.73 and 7,212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.47, 18,188.73 and 7,212.18 is: 9,952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.47 : 18,188.73 = 7,212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.47/18,188.73 = 7,212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.47x = 18,188.73 × 7,212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.47x = 131,180,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,180,394.73/13,180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.63

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