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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,210.96, 18,231.34 and 7,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,210.96, 18,231.34 and 7,906 is: 10,910.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,210.96 : 18,231.34 = 7,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,210.96/18,231.34 = 7,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,210.96x = 18,231.34 × 7,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,210.96x = 144,136,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,136,974.04/13,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.41

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