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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.97, 18,243.57 and 7,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.97, 18,243.57 and 7,251.68 is: 10,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.97 : 18,243.57 = 7,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.97/18,243.57 = 7,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.97x = 18,243.57 × 7,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.97x = 132,296,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,296,531.70/13,219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.32

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