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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,202.35, 18,219.03 and 7,233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,202.35, 18,219.03 and 7,233.97 is: 9,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,202.35 : 18,219.03 = 7,233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,202.35/18,219.03 = 7,233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,202.35x = 18,219.03 × 7,233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,202.35x = 131,795,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,795,916.45/13,202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.76

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