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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.04, 18,228.53 and 7,240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.04, 18,228.53 and 7,240.69 is: 9,992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.04 : 18,228.53 = 7,240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.04/18,228.53 = 7,240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.04x = 18,228.53 × 7,240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.04x = 131,987,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,987,134.89/13,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.18

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