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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.44, 18,243.34 and 7,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.44, 18,243.34 and 7,251.36 is: 10,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.44 : 18,243.34 = 7,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.44/18,243.34 = 7,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.44x = 18,243.34 × 7,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.44x = 132,289,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,289,089.68/13,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.16

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