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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.31, 18,197.28 and 7,217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.31, 18,197.28 and 7,217.85 is: 9,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.31 : 18,197.28 = 7,217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.31/18,197.28 = 7,217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.31x = 18,197.28 × 7,217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.31x = 131,345,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,345,237.45/13,186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.73

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