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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.94, 18,243.39 and 7,251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.94, 18,243.39 and 7,251.63 is: 10,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.94 : 18,243.39 = 7,251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.94/18,243.39 = 7,251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.94x = 18,243.39 × 7,251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.94x = 132,294,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,294,273.01/13,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.17

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