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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.10, 18,247.65 and 7,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.10, 18,247.65 and 7,254.92 is: 10,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.10 : 18,247.65 = 7,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.10/18,247.65 = 7,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.10x = 18,247.65 × 7,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.10x = 132,385,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,385,240.94/13,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.42

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