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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.71, 18,272.43 and 7,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.71, 18,272.43 and 7,272.27 is: 10,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.71 : 18,272.43 = 7,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.71/18,272.43 = 7,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.71x = 18,272.43 × 7,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.71x = 132,882,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,882,044.52/13,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.87

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