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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.24, 18,265.28 and 7,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.24, 18,265.28 and 7,859.25 is: 10,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.24 : 18,265.28 = 7,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.24/18,265.28 = 7,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.24x = 18,265.28 × 7,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.24x = 143,551,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,551,362.54/13,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.69

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