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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.52, 18,271.82 and 7,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.52, 18,271.82 and 7,190.88 is: 9,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.52 : 18,271.82 = 7,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.52/18,271.82 = 7,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.52x = 18,271.82 × 7,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.52x = 131,390,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,390,465.00/13,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.36

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