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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.56, 18,242.28 and 7,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.56, 18,242.28 and 7,251.12 is: 10,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.56 : 18,242.28 = 7,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.56/18,242.28 = 7,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.56x = 18,242.28 × 7,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.56x = 132,276,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,276,961.35/13,219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.15

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