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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.79, 18,213.15 and 7,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.79, 18,213.15 and 7,229.44 is: 9,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.79 : 18,213.15 = 7,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.79/18,213.15 = 7,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.79x = 18,213.15 × 7,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.79x = 131,670,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,670,875.14/13,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.74

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