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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.66, 18,198.41 and 7,219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.66, 18,198.41 and 7,219.17 is: 9,962.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.66 : 18,198.41 = 7,219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.66/18,198.41 = 7,219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.66x = 18,198.41 × 7,219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.66x = 131,377,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,377,379.42/13,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.15

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