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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,204.39, 18,222.48 and 7,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,204.39, 18,222.48 and 7,236.44 is: 9,986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,204.39 : 18,222.48 = 7,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,204.39/18,222.48 = 7,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,204.39x = 18,222.48 × 7,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,204.39x = 131,865,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,865,883.17/13,204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.52

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