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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.48, 18,228.98 and 7,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.48, 18,228.98 and 7,241.08 is: 9,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.48 : 18,228.98 = 7,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.48/18,228.98 = 7,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.48x = 18,228.98 × 7,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.48x = 131,997,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,997,502.50/13,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.63

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