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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.77, 18,197.37 and 7,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.77, 18,197.37 and 7,218.06 is: 9,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.77 : 18,197.37 = 7,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.77/18,197.37 = 7,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.77x = 18,197.37 × 7,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.77x = 131,349,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,349,708.50/13,186.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.72

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