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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.58, 18,233.82 and 7,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.58, 18,233.82 and 7,244.26 is: 9,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.58 : 18,233.82 = 7,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.58/18,233.82 = 7,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.58x = 18,233.82 × 7,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.58x = 132,090,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,090,532.87/13,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.33

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