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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.72, 18,273.51 and 7,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.72, 18,273.51 and 7,273.50 is: 10,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.72 : 18,273.51 = 7,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.72/18,273.51 = 7,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.72x = 18,273.51 × 7,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.72x = 132,912,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,912,374.99/13,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.40

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