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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.68, 18,191.94 and 7,214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.68, 18,191.94 and 7,214.27 is: 9,955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.68 : 18,191.94 = 7,214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.68/18,191.94 = 7,214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.68x = 18,191.94 × 7,214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.68x = 131,241,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,241,566.98/13,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.61

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