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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241, 18,273.06 and 7,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241, 18,273.06 and 7,273.22 is: 10,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241 : 18,273.06 = 7,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241/18,273.06 = 7,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241x = 18,273.06 × 7,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241x = 132,903,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,903,985.45/13,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.31

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