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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.34, 18,198.41 and 7,219.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.34, 18,198.41 and 7,219.13 is: 9,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.34 : 18,198.41 = 7,219.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.34/18,198.41 = 7,219.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.34x = 18,198.41 × 7,219.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.34x = 131,376,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,376,560.50/13,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.32

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