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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.77, 18,239.43 and 9,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.77, 18,239.43 and 9,249.44 is: 12,768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.77 : 18,239.43 = 9,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.77/18,239.43 = 9,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.77x = 18,239.43 × 9,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.77x = 168,704,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,704,422.22/13,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.29

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