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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.52, 18,237.89 and 7,248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.52, 18,237.89 and 7,248.06 is: 10,001.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.52 : 18,237.89 = 7,248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.52/18,237.89 = 7,248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.52x = 18,237.89 × 7,248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.52x = 132,189,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,189,339.11/13,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.82

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