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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.71, 18,239.31 and 7,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.71, 18,239.31 and 7,248 is: 10,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.71 : 18,239.31 = 7,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.71/18,239.31 = 7,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.71x = 18,239.31 × 7,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.71x = 132,198,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,198,518.88/13,216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.38

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