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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.99, 18,213.24 and 7,230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.99, 18,213.24 and 7,230.04 is: 9,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.99 : 18,213.24 = 7,230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.99/18,213.24 = 7,230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.99x = 18,213.24 × 7,230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.99x = 131,682,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,682,453.73/13,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.46

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