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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.09, 18,239.84 and 7,248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.09, 18,239.84 and 7,248.41 is: 10,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.09 : 18,239.84 = 7,248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.09/18,239.84 = 7,248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.09x = 18,239.84 × 7,248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.09x = 132,209,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,209,838.65/13,217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.95

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