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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.80, 18,232.40 and 7,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.80, 18,232.40 and 7,243.58 is: 9,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.80 : 18,232.40 = 7,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.80/18,232.40 = 7,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.80x = 18,232.40 × 7,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.80x = 132,067,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,067,847.99/13,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.20

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