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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,196.64, 18,213.08 and 7,530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,196.64, 18,213.08 and 7,530.08 is: 10,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,196.64 : 18,213.08 = 7,530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,196.64/18,213.08 = 7,530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,196.64x = 18,213.08 × 7,530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,196.64x = 137,145,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,145,949.45/13,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.49

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