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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,195.24, 18,209.40 and 7,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,195.24, 18,209.40 and 7,227.28 is: 9,973.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,195.24 : 18,209.40 = 7,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,195.24/18,209.40 = 7,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,195.24x = 18,209.40 × 7,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,195.24x = 131,604,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,604,432.43/13,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.63

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