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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,214.61, 18,244.17 and 7,911.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,214.61, 18,244.17 and 7,911.27 is: 10,922.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214.61 : 18,244.17 = 7,911.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214.61/18,244.17 = 7,911.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214.61x = 18,244.17 × 7,911.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214.61x = 144,334,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,334,554.80/13,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.35

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