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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.52, 18,200.80 and 7,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.52, 18,200.80 and 7,220 is: 9,963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.52 : 18,200.80 = 7,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.52/18,200.80 = 7,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.52x = 18,200.80 × 7,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.52x = 131,409,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,409,776/13,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.20

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