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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.12, 18,278.19 and 8,212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.12, 18,278.19 and 8,212.73 is: 11,329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.12 : 18,278.19 = 8,212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.12/18,278.19 = 8,212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.12x = 18,278.19 × 8,212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.12x = 150,113,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,113,747.97/13,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.24

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