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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.87, 18,244.64 and 7,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.87, 18,244.64 and 7,252.58 is: 10,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.87 : 18,244.64 = 7,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.87/18,244.64 = 7,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.87x = 18,244.64 × 7,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.87x = 132,320,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,320,774.91/13,220.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.48

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