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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.27, 18,229.22 and 7,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.27, 18,229.22 and 7,241.59 is: 9,993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.27 : 18,229.22 = 7,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.27/18,229.22 = 7,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.27x = 18,229.22 × 7,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.27x = 132,008,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,008,537.26/13,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.63

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