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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.50, 18,197.37 and 7,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.50, 18,197.37 and 7,298.50 is: 10,071.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.50 : 18,197.37 = 7,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.50/18,197.37 = 7,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.50x = 18,197.37 × 7,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.50x = 132,813,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,813,504.95/13,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.93

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