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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.24, 18,231.93 and 7,544.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.24, 18,231.93 and 7,544.77 is: 10,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.24 : 18,231.93 = 7,544.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.24/18,231.93 = 7,544.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.24x = 18,231.93 × 7,544.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.24x = 137,555,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,555,672.93/13,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.02

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