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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.04, 18,229.32 and 7,905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.04, 18,229.32 and 7,905.06 is: 10,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.04 : 18,229.32 = 7,905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.04/18,229.32 = 7,905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.04x = 18,229.32 × 7,905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.04x = 144,103,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,103,868.36/13,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.89

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