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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.98, 18,225.60 and 7,238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.98, 18,225.60 and 7,238.86 is: 9,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.98 : 18,225.60 = 7,238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.98/18,225.60 = 7,238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.98x = 18,225.60 × 7,238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.98x = 131,932,566.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,932,566.82/13,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.61

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