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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,185.49, 18,195.98 and 7,217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,185.49, 18,195.98 and 7,217.19 is: 9,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,185.49 : 18,195.98 = 7,217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,185.49/18,195.98 = 7,217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,185.49x = 18,195.98 × 7,217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,185.49x = 131,323,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,323,717.83/13,185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.72

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