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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,208.55, 18,227.72 and 7,240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,208.55, 18,227.72 and 7,240.59 is: 9,991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,208.55 : 18,227.72 = 7,240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,208.55/18,227.72 = 7,240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,208.55x = 18,227.72 × 7,240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,208.55x = 131,979,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,979,410.95/13,208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.97

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