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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.32, 18,243.17 and 7,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.32, 18,243.17 and 7,251.24 is: 10,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.32 : 18,243.17 = 7,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.32/18,243.17 = 7,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.32x = 18,243.17 × 7,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.32x = 132,285,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,285,558.42/13,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.99

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