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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,213.69, 18,234.76 and 7,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,213.69, 18,234.76 and 7,245.35 is: 9,998.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,213.69 : 18,234.76 = 7,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,213.69/18,234.76 = 7,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,213.69x = 18,234.76 × 7,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,213.69x = 132,117,109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,117,109.08/13,213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.50

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