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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,213.58, 18,235.48 and 7,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,213.58, 18,235.48 and 7,245.35 is: 9,998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,213.58 : 18,235.48 = 7,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,213.58/18,235.48 = 7,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,213.58x = 18,235.48 × 7,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,213.58x = 132,122,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,122,407.70/13,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.99

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