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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.85, 18,241.63 and 7,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.85, 18,241.63 and 7,250.30 is: 10,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.85 : 18,241.63 = 7,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.85/18,241.63 = 7,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.85x = 18,241.63 × 7,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.85x = 132,257,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,257,289.99/13,218.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.20

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