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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.49, 18,004.31 and 7,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.49, 18,004.31 and 7,381.54 is: 10,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.49 : 18,004.31 = 7,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.49/18,004.31 = 7,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.49x = 18,004.31 × 7,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.49x = 132,899,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,899,497.53/13,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.83

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