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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.63, 18,242.22 and 7,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.63, 18,242.22 and 7,250.55 is: 10,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.63 : 18,242.22 = 7,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.63/18,242.22 = 7,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.63x = 18,242.22 × 7,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.63x = 132,266,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,266,128.22/13,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.04

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