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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.15, 18,189.96 and 7,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.15, 18,189.96 and 7,212.80 is: 9,953.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.15 : 18,189.96 = 7,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.15/18,189.96 = 7,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.15x = 18,189.96 × 7,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.15x = 131,200,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,200,452.54/13,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.65

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