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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.30, 18,225.69 and 7,238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.30, 18,225.69 and 7,238.86 is: 9,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.30 : 18,225.69 = 7,238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.30/18,225.69 = 7,238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.30x = 18,225.69 × 7,238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.30x = 131,933,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,933,218.31/13,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.42

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