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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.36, 18,238.12 and 7,910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.36, 18,238.12 and 7,910.96 is: 10,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.36 : 18,238.12 = 7,910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.36/18,238.12 = 7,910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.36x = 18,238.12 × 7,910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.36x = 144,281,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,281,037.80/13,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.03

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