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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.70, 18,233.04 and 7,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.70, 18,233.04 and 7,244.24 is: 9,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.70 : 18,233.04 = 7,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.70/18,233.04 = 7,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.70x = 18,233.04 × 7,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.70x = 132,084,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,084,517.69/13,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.78

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