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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.28, 18,272.04 and 7,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.28, 18,272.04 and 7,273.34 is: 10,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.28 : 18,272.04 = 7,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.28/18,272.04 = 7,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.28x = 18,272.04 × 7,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.28x = 132,898,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,898,759.41/13,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.70

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