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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.18, 18,225.52 and 7,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.18, 18,225.52 and 7,238.74 is: 9,989.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.18 : 18,225.52 = 7,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.18/18,225.52 = 7,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.18x = 18,225.52 × 7,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.18x = 131,929,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,929,673.32/13,207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.24

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