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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.23, 18,319.46 and 7,225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.23, 18,319.46 and 7,225.59 is: 9,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.23 : 18,319.46 = 7,225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.23/18,319.46 = 7,225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.23x = 18,319.46 × 7,225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.23x = 132,368,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,368,877.15/13,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,971.12

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