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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.55, 18,210.83 and 7,530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.55, 18,210.83 and 7,530.21 is: 10,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.55 : 18,210.83 = 7,530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.55/18,210.83 = 7,530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.55x = 18,210.83 × 7,530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.55x = 137,131,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,131,374.17/13,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.09

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