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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,200.67, 18,215.97 and 7,231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,200.67, 18,215.97 and 7,231.37 is: 9,978.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,200.67 : 18,215.97 = 7,231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,200.67/18,215.97 = 7,231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,200.67x = 18,215.97 × 7,231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,200.67x = 131,726,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,726,418.98/13,200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.77

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