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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.22, 18,223.20 and 7,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.22, 18,223.20 and 7,237.12 is: 9,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.22 : 18,223.20 = 7,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.22/18,223.20 = 7,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.22x = 18,223.20 × 7,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.22x = 131,883,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,883,485.18/13,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.22

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