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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.91, 18,240.96 and 7,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.91, 18,240.96 and 7,249.88 is: 10,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.91 : 18,240.96 = 7,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.91/18,240.96 = 7,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.91x = 18,240.96 × 7,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.91x = 132,244,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,244,679.88/13,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.97

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