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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,208.49, 18,227.96 and 7,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,208.49, 18,227.96 and 7,240.12 is: 9,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,208.49 : 18,227.96 = 7,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,208.49/18,227.96 = 7,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,208.49x = 18,227.96 × 7,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,208.49x = 131,972,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,972,617.76/13,208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.50

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