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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.27, 18,238.44 and 7,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.27, 18,238.44 and 7,248.04 is: 10,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.27 : 18,238.44 = 7,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.27/18,238.44 = 7,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.27x = 18,238.44 × 7,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.27x = 132,192,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,192,942.66/13,216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.29

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