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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.36, 18,212.19 and 7,228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.36, 18,212.19 and 7,228.67 is: 9,975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.36 : 18,212.19 = 7,228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.36/18,212.19 = 7,228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.36x = 18,212.19 × 7,228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.36x = 131,649,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,649,911.49/13,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.47

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