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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.98, 18,188.16 and 7,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.98, 18,188.16 and 7,874.76 is: 10,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.98 : 18,188.16 = 7,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.98/18,188.16 = 7,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.98x = 18,188.16 × 7,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.98x = 143,227,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,227,394.84/13,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.22

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