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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.27, 18,001.44 and 9,216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.27, 18,001.44 and 9,216.73 is: 12,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.27 : 18,001.44 = 9,216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.27/18,001.44 = 9,216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.27x = 18,001.44 × 9,216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.27x = 165,914,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,914,412.09/13,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.51

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