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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,191.76, 18,203.91 and 7,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,191.76, 18,203.91 and 7,222.27 is: 9,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,191.76 : 18,203.91 = 7,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,191.76/18,203.91 = 7,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,191.76x = 18,203.91 × 7,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,191.76x = 131,473,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,473,553.08/13,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.34

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