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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,194.64, 18,208.02 and 7,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,194.64, 18,208.02 and 7,226.56 is: 9,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,194.64 : 18,208.02 = 7,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,194.64/18,208.02 = 7,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,194.64x = 18,208.02 × 7,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,194.64x = 131,581,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,581,349.01/13,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.33

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