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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.67, 18,215.61 and 7,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.67, 18,215.61 and 7,231.35 is: 9,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.67 : 18,215.61 = 7,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.67/18,215.61 = 7,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.67x = 18,215.61 × 7,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.67x = 131,723,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,723,399.88/13,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.29

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