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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.78, 18,215.10 and 7,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.78, 18,215.10 and 7,897.52 is: 10,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.78 : 18,215.10 = 7,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.78/18,215.10 = 7,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.78x = 18,215.10 × 7,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.78x = 143,854,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,854,116.55/13,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.22

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