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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.79, 18,190.88 and 7,213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.79, 18,190.88 and 7,213.51 is: 9,954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.79 : 18,190.88 = 7,213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.79/18,190.88 = 7,213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.79x = 18,190.88 × 7,213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.79x = 131,220,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,220,094.79/13,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.65

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