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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,210.98, 18,231.15 and 7,242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,210.98, 18,231.15 and 7,242.53 is: 9,994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,210.98 : 18,231.15 = 7,242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,210.98/18,231.15 = 7,242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,210.98x = 18,231.15 × 7,242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,210.98x = 132,039,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,039,559.65/13,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.68

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