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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,052.33, 18,011.85 and 7,231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,052.33, 18,011.85 and 7,231.23 is: 9,978.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,052.33 : 18,011.85 = 7,231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,052.33/18,011.85 = 7,231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,052.33x = 18,011.85 × 7,231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,052.33x = 130,247,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,247,830.08/13,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.89

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