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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,214.70, 18,236.25 and 7,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,214.70, 18,236.25 and 7,246.38 is: 9,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214.70 : 18,236.25 = 7,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214.70/18,236.25 = 7,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214.70x = 18,236.25 × 7,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214.70x = 132,146,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,146,797.28/13,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.98

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