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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.03, 18,246.20 and 7,253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.03, 18,246.20 and 7,253.87 is: 10,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.03 : 18,246.20 = 7,253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.03/18,246.20 = 7,253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.03x = 18,246.20 × 7,253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.03x = 132,355,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,355,435.29/13,221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.98

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