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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.72, 18,238.44 and 7,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.72, 18,238.44 and 7,247.28 is: 10,000.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.72 : 18,238.44 = 7,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.72/18,238.44 = 7,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.72x = 18,238.44 × 7,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.72x = 132,179,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,179,081.44/13,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.90

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