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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.04, 18,243.66 and 7,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.04, 18,243.66 and 7,251.82 is: 10,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.04 : 18,243.66 = 7,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.04/18,243.66 = 7,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.04x = 18,243.66 × 7,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.04x = 132,299,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299,738.46/13,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.51

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