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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.79, 18,239.40 and 7,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.79, 18,239.40 and 7,248.40 is: 10,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.79 : 18,239.40 = 7,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.79/18,239.40 = 7,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.79x = 18,239.40 × 7,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.79x = 132,206,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,206,489.76/13,216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.92

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