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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,196.28, 18,210.78 and 7,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,196.28, 18,210.78 and 7,892.40 is: 10,891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,196.28 : 18,210.78 = 7,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,196.28/18,210.78 = 7,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,196.28x = 18,210.78 × 7,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,196.28x = 143,726,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,726,760.07/13,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.46

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