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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.68, 18,233.49 and 7,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.68, 18,233.49 and 7,244.90 is: 9,997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.68 : 18,233.49 = 7,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.68/18,233.49 = 7,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.68x = 18,233.49 × 7,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.68x = 132,099,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,099,720.53/13,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.95

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