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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.61, 18,239.46 and 7,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.61, 18,239.46 and 7,248.50 is: 10,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.61 : 18,239.46 = 7,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.61/18,239.46 = 7,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.61x = 18,239.46 × 7,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.61x = 132,208,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,208,675.83/13,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.22

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