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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.48, 18,270.36 and 7,271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.48, 18,270.36 and 7,271.22 is: 10,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.48 : 18,270.36 = 7,271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.48/18,270.36 = 7,271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.48x = 18,270.36 × 7,271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.48x = 132,847,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,847,807.04/13,239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.22

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