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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.70, 18,229.27 and 7,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.70, 18,229.27 and 7,241.35 is: 9,993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.70 : 18,229.27 = 7,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.70/18,229.27 = 7,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.70x = 18,229.27 × 7,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.70x = 132,004,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,004,524.31/13,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.00

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