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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.54, 18,190.52 and 7,213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.54, 18,190.52 and 7,213.21 is: 9,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.54 : 18,190.52 = 7,213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.54/18,190.52 = 7,213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.54x = 18,190.52 × 7,213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.54x = 131,211,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,211,931.78/13,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.22

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