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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.83, 18,280.33 and 7,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.83, 18,280.33 and 7,196.92 is: 9,931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.83 : 18,280.33 = 7,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.83/18,280.33 = 7,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.83x = 18,280.33 × 7,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.83x = 131,562,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,562,072.58/13,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.59

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