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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.77, 18,240.62 and 7,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.77, 18,240.62 and 7,249.48 is: 10,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.77 : 18,240.62 = 7,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.77/18,240.62 = 7,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.77x = 18,240.62 × 7,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.77x = 132,235,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,235,019.23/13,217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.34

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