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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,183.68, 18,193.44 and 7,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,183.68, 18,193.44 and 7,215.40 is: 9,957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,183.68 : 18,193.44 = 7,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,183.68/18,193.44 = 7,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,183.68x = 18,193.44 × 7,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,183.68x = 131,272,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,272,946.98/13,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.23

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