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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.78, 18,191.88 and 7,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.78, 18,191.88 and 7,214.16 is: 9,955.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.78 : 18,191.88 = 7,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.78/18,191.88 = 7,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.78x = 18,191.88 × 7,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.78x = 131,239,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,239,133.02/13,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.35

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