Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,191.52, 18,203.56 and 7,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,191.52, 18,203.56 and 7,222 is: 9,965.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,191.52 : 18,203.56 = 7,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,191.52/18,203.56 = 7,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,191.52x = 18,203.56 × 7,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,191.52x = 131,466,110.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,466,110.32/13,191.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,965.96
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