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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.28, 18,243.06 and 7,251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.28, 18,243.06 and 7,251.81 is: 10,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.28 : 18,243.06 = 7,251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.28/18,243.06 = 7,251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.28x = 18,243.06 × 7,251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.28x = 132,295,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,295,204.94/13,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.99

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