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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.25, 18,210.42 and 7,529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.25, 18,210.42 and 7,529.89 is: 10,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.25 : 18,210.42 = 7,529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.25/18,210.42 = 7,529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.25x = 18,210.42 × 7,529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.25x = 137,122,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,122,459.45/13,199.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.66

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