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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.76, 18,241.02 and 7,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.76, 18,241.02 and 7,249.64 is: 10,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.76 : 18,241.02 = 7,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.76/18,241.02 = 7,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.76x = 18,241.02 × 7,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.76x = 132,240,737.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,240,737.03/13,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.78

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