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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.70, 18,226.52 and 7,239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.70, 18,226.52 and 7,239.35 is: 9,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.70 : 18,226.52 = 7,239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.70/18,226.52 = 7,239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.70x = 18,226.52 × 7,239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.70x = 131,948,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,948,166.93/13,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.25

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