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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,200.97, 18,217.34 and 7,232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,200.97, 18,217.34 and 7,232.87 is: 9,981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,200.97 : 18,217.34 = 7,232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,200.97/18,217.34 = 7,232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,200.97x = 18,217.34 × 7,232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,200.97x = 131,763,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,763,524.71/13,200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,981.35

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