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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.97, 18,242.19 and 7,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.97, 18,242.19 and 7,250.68 is: 10,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.97 : 18,242.19 = 7,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.97/18,242.19 = 7,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.97x = 18,242.19 × 7,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.97x = 132,268,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,268,282.19/13,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.94

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