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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.75, 18,232.22 and 7,622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.75, 18,232.22 and 7,622.75 is: 10,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.75 : 18,232.22 = 7,622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.75/18,232.22 = 7,622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.75x = 18,232.22 × 7,622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.75x = 138,979,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,979,655.01/13,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.40

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