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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,195.58, 18,209.90 and 7,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,195.58, 18,209.90 and 7,227.24 is: 9,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,195.58 : 18,209.90 = 7,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,195.58/18,209.90 = 7,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,195.58x = 18,209.90 × 7,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,195.58x = 131,607,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,607,317.68/13,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.59

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