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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.07, 18,248.24 and 8,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.07, 18,248.24 and 8,120.60 is: 11,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.07 : 18,248.24 = 8,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.07/18,248.24 = 8,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.07x = 18,248.24 × 8,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.07x = 148,186,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,186,712.20/13,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.53

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