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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,188.28, 18,199.86 and 7,219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,188.28, 18,199.86 and 7,219.99 is: 9,963.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188.28 : 18,199.86 = 7,219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188.28/18,199.86 = 7,219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188.28x = 18,199.86 × 7,219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188.28x = 131,402,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,402,807.20/13,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.60

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