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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.91, 18,242.35 and 7,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.91, 18,242.35 and 7,250.58 is: 10,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.91 : 18,242.35 = 7,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.91/18,242.35 = 7,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.91x = 18,242.35 × 7,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.91x = 132,267,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,267,599.94/13,218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.94

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