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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.73, 19,852.98 and 6,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.73, 19,852.98 and 6,218.13 is: 9,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.73 : 19,852.98 = 6,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.73/19,852.98 = 6,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.73x = 19,852.98 × 6,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.73x = 123,448,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,448,410.53/13,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.68

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