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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,183.73, 18,193.50 and 7,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,183.73, 18,193.50 and 7,215.48 is: 9,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,183.73 : 18,193.50 = 7,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,183.73/18,193.50 = 7,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,183.73x = 18,193.50 × 7,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,183.73x = 131,274,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,274,835.38/13,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.34

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