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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.03, 18,212.13 and 7,228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.03, 18,212.13 and 7,228.31 is: 9,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.03 : 18,212.13 = 7,228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.03/18,212.13 = 7,228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.03x = 18,212.13 × 7,228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.03x = 131,643,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,643,004.33/13,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.20

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