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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.80, 18,269.61 and 7,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.80, 18,269.61 and 7,189.06 is: 9,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.80 : 18,269.61 = 7,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.80/18,269.61 = 7,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.80x = 18,269.61 × 7,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.80x = 131,341,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,341,322.47/13,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,920.94

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