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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,213.92, 18,235.36 and 7,245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,213.92, 18,235.36 and 7,245.46 is: 9,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,213.92 : 18,235.36 = 7,245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,213.92/18,235.36 = 7,245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,213.92x = 18,235.36 × 7,245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,213.92x = 132,123,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,123,571.47/13,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.82

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