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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.77, 18,190.84 and 7,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.77, 18,190.84 and 7,213.44 is: 9,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.77 : 18,190.84 = 7,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.77/18,190.84 = 7,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.77x = 18,190.84 × 7,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.77x = 131,218,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,218,460.17/13,181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.54

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