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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.11, 18,231.32 and 7,242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.11, 18,231.32 and 7,242.82 is: 9,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.11 : 18,231.32 = 7,242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.11/18,231.32 = 7,242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.11x = 18,231.32 × 7,242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.11x = 132,046,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,046,121.05/13,211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.08

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