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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.62, 18,212.72 and 7,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.62, 18,212.72 and 7,229.30 is: 9,976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.62 : 18,212.72 = 7,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.62/18,212.72 = 7,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.62x = 18,212.72 × 7,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.62x = 131,665,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,665,089.49/13,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.43

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