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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.92, 18,239.34 and 7,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.92, 18,239.34 and 7,248.84 is: 10,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.92 : 18,239.34 = 7,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.92/18,239.34 = 7,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.92x = 18,239.34 × 7,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.92x = 132,214,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,214,057.37/13,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.39

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