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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.78, 18,213.54 and 7,534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.78, 18,213.54 and 7,534.54 is: 10,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.78 : 18,213.54 = 7,534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.78/18,213.54 = 7,534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.78x = 18,213.54 × 7,534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.78x = 137,230,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,230,645.67/13,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.43

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