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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.55, 18,244.56 and 7,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.55, 18,244.56 and 7,252.11 is: 10,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.55 : 18,244.56 = 7,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.55/18,244.56 = 7,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.55x = 18,244.56 × 7,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.55x = 132,311,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,311,556.02/13,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.02

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