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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.74, 18,199.36 and 7,219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.74, 18,199.36 and 7,219.66 is: 9,963.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.74 : 18,199.36 = 7,219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.74/18,199.36 = 7,219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.74x = 18,199.36 × 7,219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.74x = 131,393,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,393,191.42/13,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.28

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