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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.91, 18,273.83 and 7,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.91, 18,273.83 and 7,273.68 is: 10,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.91 : 18,273.83 = 7,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.91/18,273.83 = 7,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.91x = 18,273.83 × 7,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.91x = 132,917,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,917,941.45/13,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.67

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