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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.55, 18,226.03 and 7,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.55, 18,226.03 and 7,239.11 is: 9,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.55 : 18,226.03 = 7,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.55/18,226.03 = 7,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.55x = 18,226.03 × 7,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.55x = 131,940,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,940,236.03/13,207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.76

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