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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,183.76, 18,193.50 and 7,215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,183.76, 18,193.50 and 7,215.37 is: 9,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,183.76 : 18,193.50 = 7,215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,183.76/18,193.50 = 7,215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,183.76x = 18,193.50 × 7,215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,183.76x = 131,272,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,272,788.61/13,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.16

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