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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.52, 18,192.36 and 7,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.52, 18,192.36 and 7,214.44 is: 9,956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.52 : 18,192.36 = 7,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.52/18,192.36 = 7,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.52x = 18,192.36 × 7,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.52x = 131,247,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,247,689.68/13,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.19

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