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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.78, 18,243.69 and 7,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.78, 18,243.69 and 7,251.82 is: 10,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.78 : 18,243.69 = 7,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.78/18,243.69 = 7,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.78x = 18,243.69 × 7,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.78x = 132,299,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299,956.02/13,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.73

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