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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,195.74, 18,210.40 and 7,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,195.74, 18,210.40 and 7,227.66 is: 9,974.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,195.74 : 18,210.40 = 7,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,195.74/18,210.40 = 7,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,195.74x = 18,210.40 × 7,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,195.74x = 131,618,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,618,579.66/13,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.32

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