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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.61, 18,201.68 and 7,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.61, 18,201.68 and 7,221.32 is: 9,965.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.61 : 18,201.68 = 7,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.61/18,201.68 = 7,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.61x = 18,201.68 × 7,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.61x = 131,440,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,440,155.82/13,189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,965.43

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