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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.58, 18,214.88 and 7,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.58, 18,214.88 and 7,891.26 is: 10,889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.58 : 18,214.88 = 7,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.58/18,214.88 = 7,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.58x = 18,214.88 × 7,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.58x = 143,738,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,738,353.95/13,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.62

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