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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.76, 18,252.12 and 7,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.76, 18,252.12 and 7,919.56 is: 10,929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.76 : 18,252.12 = 7,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.76/18,252.12 = 7,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.76x = 18,252.12 × 7,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.76x = 144,548,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,548,759.47/13,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.33

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