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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.88, 18,223.90 and 7,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.88, 18,223.90 and 7,237.20 is: 9,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.88 : 18,223.90 = 7,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.88/18,223.90 = 7,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.88x = 18,223.90 × 7,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.88x = 131,890,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,890,009.08/13,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.22

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