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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.84, 18,233.68 and 7,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.84, 18,233.68 and 7,244.76 is: 9,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.84 : 18,233.68 = 7,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.84/18,233.68 = 7,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.84x = 18,233.68 × 7,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.84x = 132,098,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,098,635.52/13,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.75

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