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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.48, 18,231.82 and 7,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.48, 18,231.82 and 7,243.36 is: 9,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.48 : 18,231.82 = 7,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.48/18,231.82 = 7,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.48x = 18,231.82 × 7,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.48x = 132,059,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,059,635.72/13,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.82

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