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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.78, 18,233.50 and 7,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.78, 18,233.50 and 7,244.44 is: 9,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.78 : 18,233.50 = 7,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.78/18,233.50 = 7,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.78x = 18,233.50 × 7,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.78x = 132,091,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,091,433.05/13,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.25

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