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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,215.93, 18,238.56 and 7,909.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,215.93, 18,238.56 and 7,909.71 is: 10,915.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,215.93 : 18,238.56 = 7,909.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,215.93/18,238.56 = 7,909.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,215.93x = 18,238.56 × 7,909.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,215.93x = 144,261,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,261,720.42/13,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.74

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