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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.47, 18,270.79 and 7,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.47, 18,270.79 and 7,271.27 is: 10,034.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.47 : 18,270.79 = 7,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.47/18,270.79 = 7,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.47x = 18,270.79 × 7,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.47x = 132,851,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,851,833.45/13,239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.53

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