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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.50, 18,242.59 and 7,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.50, 18,242.59 and 7,251.11 is: 10,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.50 : 18,242.59 = 7,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.50/18,242.59 = 7,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.50x = 18,242.59 × 7,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.50x = 132,279,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,279,026.77/13,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.36

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