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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,188, 18,199.44 and 7,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,188, 18,199.44 and 7,599 is: 10,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188 : 18,199.44 = 7,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188/18,199.44 = 7,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188x = 18,199.44 × 7,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188x = 138,297,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,297,544.56/13,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.62

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