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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.81, 18,229.40 and 7,241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.81, 18,229.40 and 7,241.58 is: 9,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.81 : 18,229.40 = 7,241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.81/18,229.40 = 7,241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.81x = 18,229.40 × 7,241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.81x = 132,009,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,009,638.86/13,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.30

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