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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.98, 18,215.02 and 7,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.98, 18,215.02 and 7,230.68 is: 9,977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.98 : 18,215.02 = 7,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.98/18,215.02 = 7,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.98x = 18,215.02 × 7,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.98x = 131,707,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,707,008.27/13,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.82

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