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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,210.08, 18,229.80 and 7,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,210.08, 18,229.80 and 7,242.12 is: 9,994.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,210.08 : 18,229.80 = 7,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,210.08/18,229.80 = 7,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,210.08x = 18,229.80 × 7,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,210.08x = 132,022,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,022,399.18/13,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.07

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