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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.10, 18,217.71 and 9,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.10, 18,217.71 and 9,230.76 is: 12,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.10 : 18,217.71 = 9,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.10/18,217.71 = 9,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.10x = 18,217.71 × 9,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.10x = 168,163,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,163,308.76/13,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.94

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