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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212, 18,233.41 and 7,243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212, 18,233.41 and 7,243.68 is: 9,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212 : 18,233.41 = 7,243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212/18,233.41 = 7,243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212x = 18,233.41 × 7,243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212x = 132,076,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,076,987.35/13,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.74

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