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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.76, 18,216.90 and 7,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.76, 18,216.90 and 7,897.50 is: 10,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.76 : 18,216.90 = 7,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.76/18,216.90 = 7,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.76x = 18,216.90 × 7,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.76x = 143,867,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,867,967.75/13,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.29

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