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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.58, 18,231.90 and 7,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.58, 18,231.90 and 7,243.30 is: 9,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.58 : 18,231.90 = 7,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.58/18,231.90 = 7,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.58x = 18,231.90 × 7,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.58x = 132,059,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,059,093.80/13,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.71

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