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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.34, 18,223.37 and 7,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.34, 18,223.37 and 7,901.41 is: 10,903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.34 : 18,223.37 = 7,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.34/18,223.37 = 7,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.34x = 18,223.37 × 7,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.34x = 143,990,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,990,317.95/13,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.95

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