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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.78, 18,212.34 and 7,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.78, 18,212.34 and 7,895.52 is: 10,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.78 : 18,212.34 = 7,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.78/18,212.34 = 7,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.78x = 18,212.34 × 7,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.78x = 143,795,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,795,894.72/13,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.46

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