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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.92, 18,201.37 and 7,220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.92, 18,201.37 and 7,220.43 is: 9,963.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.92 : 18,201.37 = 7,220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.92/18,201.37 = 7,220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.92x = 18,201.37 × 7,220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.92x = 131,421,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,421,717.99/13,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.80

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