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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.12, 18,222.13 and 7,538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.12, 18,222.13 and 7,538.28 is: 10,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.12 : 18,222.13 = 7,538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.12/18,222.13 = 7,538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.12x = 18,222.13 × 7,538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.12x = 137,363,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,363,408.18/13,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.50

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