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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.52, 18,188.88 and 7,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.52, 18,188.88 and 7,212.08 is: 9,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.52 : 18,188.88 = 7,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.52/18,188.88 = 7,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.52x = 18,188.88 × 7,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.52x = 131,179,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,179,657.67/13,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.54

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