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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.05, 18,211.28 and 7,228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.05, 18,211.28 and 7,228.74 is: 9,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.05 : 18,211.28 = 7,228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.05/18,211.28 = 7,228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.05x = 18,211.28 × 7,228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.05x = 131,644,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,644,572.04/13,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.31

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