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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.96, 18,242.43 and 7,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.96, 18,242.43 and 7,250.28 is: 10,005.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.96 : 18,242.43 = 7,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.96/18,242.43 = 7,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.96x = 18,242.43 × 7,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.96x = 132,262,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,262,725.38/13,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.53

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