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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.65, 18,233.25 and 7,244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.65, 18,233.25 and 7,244.37 is: 9,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.65 : 18,233.25 = 7,244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.65/18,233.25 = 7,244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.65x = 18,233.25 × 7,244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.65x = 132,088,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,088,409.30/13,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.12

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