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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.72, 18,212.94 and 7,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.72, 18,212.94 and 7,229.04 is: 9,976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.72 : 18,212.94 = 7,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.72/18,212.94 = 7,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.72x = 18,212.94 × 7,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.72x = 131,662,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,662,071.78/13,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.12

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