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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.08, 18,301.32 and 7,212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.08, 18,301.32 and 7,212.15 is: 9,952.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.08 : 18,301.32 = 7,212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.08/18,301.32 = 7,212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.08x = 18,301.32 × 7,212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.08x = 131,991,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,991,865.04/13,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.58

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