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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.61, 18,238.38 and 7,908.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.61, 18,238.38 and 7,908.27 is: 10,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.61 : 18,238.38 = 7,908.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.61/18,238.38 = 7,908.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.61x = 18,238.38 × 7,908.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.61x = 144,234,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,234,003.75/13,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.09

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