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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.88, 18,239 and 7,247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.88, 18,239 and 7,247.97 is: 10,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.88 : 18,239 = 7,247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.88/18,239 = 7,247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.88x = 18,239 × 7,247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.88x = 132,195,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,195,724.83/13,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.28

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