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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.87, 18,004.95 and 7,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.87, 18,004.95 and 7,382.32 is: 10,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.87 : 18,004.95 = 7,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.87/18,004.95 = 7,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.87x = 18,004.95 × 7,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.87x = 132,918,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,918,302.48/13,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.97

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