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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,208.58, 18,228.31 and 7,240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,208.58, 18,228.31 and 7,240.25 is: 9,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,208.58 : 18,228.31 = 7,240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,208.58/18,228.31 = 7,240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,208.58x = 18,228.31 × 7,240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,208.58x = 131,977,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,977,446.41/13,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.80

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