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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.45, 18,228.93 and 7,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.45, 18,228.93 and 7,241.10 is: 9,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.45 : 18,228.93 = 7,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.45/18,228.93 = 7,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.45x = 18,228.93 × 7,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.45x = 131,997,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,997,505.02/13,209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.66

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