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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.95, 18,227.34 and 7,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.95, 18,227.34 and 7,239.60 is: 9,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.95 : 18,227.34 = 7,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.95/18,227.34 = 7,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.95x = 18,227.34 × 7,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.95x = 131,958,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,958,650.66/13,207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.85

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