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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.49, 18,270.50 and 8,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.49, 18,270.50 and 8,207.10 is: 11,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.49 : 18,270.50 = 8,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.49/18,270.50 = 8,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.49x = 18,270.50 × 8,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.49x = 149,947,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,947,779.51/13,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.52

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