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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.30, 18,212.27 and 7,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.30, 18,212.27 and 7,229.34 is: 9,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.30 : 18,212.27 = 7,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.30/18,212.27 = 7,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.30x = 18,212.27 × 7,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.30x = 131,662,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,662,692.00/13,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.49

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