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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.72, 18,229.21 and 7,241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.72, 18,229.21 and 7,241.37 is: 9,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.72 : 18,229.21 = 7,241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.72/18,229.21 = 7,241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.72x = 18,229.21 × 7,241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.72x = 132,004,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,004,454.42/13,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.98

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