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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.79, 18,232.16 and 7,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.79, 18,232.16 and 7,243.35 is: 9,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.79 : 18,232.16 = 7,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.79/18,232.16 = 7,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.79x = 18,232.16 × 7,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.79x = 132,061,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,061,879.92/13,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.76

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