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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.41, 18,268.40 and 7,271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.41, 18,268.40 and 7,271.33 is: 10,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.41 : 18,268.40 = 7,271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.41/18,268.40 = 7,271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.41x = 18,268.40 × 7,271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.41x = 132,835,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,835,491.81/13,239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.34

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