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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.74, 18,197.43 and 7,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.74, 18,197.43 and 7,218.24 is: 9,961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.74 : 18,197.43 = 7,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.74/18,197.43 = 7,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.74x = 18,197.43 × 7,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.74x = 131,353,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,353,417.12/13,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.02

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