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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.63, 19,852.82 and 6,218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.63, 19,852.82 and 6,218.03 is: 9,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.63 : 19,852.82 = 6,218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.63/19,852.82 = 6,218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.63x = 19,852.82 × 6,218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.63x = 123,445,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,445,331.08/13,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.52

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