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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,195.36, 18,209.96 and 7,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,195.36, 18,209.96 and 7,227.35 is: 9,973.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,195.36 : 18,209.96 = 7,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,195.36/18,209.96 = 7,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,195.36x = 18,209.96 × 7,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,195.36x = 131,609,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,609,814.48/13,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.95

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