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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.78, 18,243.09 and 7,251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.78, 18,243.09 and 7,251.61 is: 10,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.78 : 18,243.09 = 7,251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.78/18,243.09 = 7,251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.78x = 18,243.09 × 7,251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.78x = 132,291,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,291,793.39/13,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.87

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