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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.20, 18,223.94 and 7,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.20, 18,223.94 and 7,237.72 is: 9,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.20 : 18,223.94 = 7,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.20/18,223.94 = 7,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.20x = 18,223.94 × 7,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.20x = 131,899,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,899,775.02/13,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.72

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