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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.85, 18,197.87 and 7,218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.85, 18,197.87 and 7,218.90 is: 9,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.85 : 18,197.87 = 7,218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.85/18,197.87 = 7,218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.85x = 18,197.87 × 7,218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.85x = 131,368,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,368,603.74/13,186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.09

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