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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.80, 18,229.44 and 7,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.80, 18,229.44 and 7,241.72 is: 9,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.80 : 18,229.44 = 7,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.80/18,229.44 = 7,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.80x = 18,229.44 × 7,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.80x = 132,012,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012,372.88/13,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.52

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