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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.45, 18,231.31 and 7,242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.45, 18,231.31 and 7,242.99 is: 9,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.45 : 18,231.31 = 7,242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.45/18,231.31 = 7,242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.45x = 18,231.31 × 7,242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.45x = 132,049,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,049,132.02/13,211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.05

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