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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.20, 18,244.64 and 7,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.20, 18,244.64 and 7,252.72 is: 10,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.20 : 18,244.64 = 7,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.20/18,244.64 = 7,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.20x = 18,244.64 × 7,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.20x = 132,323,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,323,265.42/13,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.42

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