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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.39, 18,249.41 and 7,256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.39, 18,249.41 and 7,256.21 is: 10,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.39 : 18,249.41 = 7,256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.39/18,249.41 = 7,256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.39x = 18,249.41 × 7,256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.39x = 132,421,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421,478.23/13,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.19

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