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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.50, 18,189.77 and 7,212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.50, 18,189.77 and 7,212.02 is: 9,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.50 : 18,189.77 = 7,212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.50/18,189.77 = 7,212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.50x = 18,189.77 × 7,212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.50x = 131,184,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,184,961.66/13,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.20

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