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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.14, 18,197.67 and 7,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.14, 18,197.67 and 7,219.06 is: 9,961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.14 : 18,197.67 = 7,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.14/18,197.67 = 7,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.14x = 18,197.67 × 7,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.14x = 131,370,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,370,071.59/13,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.98

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