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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.09, 18,270.36 and 7,575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.09, 18,270.36 and 7,575.05 is: 10,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.09 : 18,270.36 = 7,575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.09/18,270.36 = 7,575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.09x = 18,270.36 × 7,575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.09x = 138,398,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,398,799.17/13,241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.22

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