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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.30, 18,245.46 and 7,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.30, 18,245.46 and 7,253.46 is: 10,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.30 : 18,245.46 = 7,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.30/18,245.46 = 7,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.30x = 18,245.46 × 7,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.30x = 132,342,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,342,714.29/13,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.81

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