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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.94, 18,274.30 and 7,652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.94, 18,274.30 and 7,652.94 is: 10,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.94 : 18,274.30 = 7,652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.94/18,274.30 = 7,652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.94x = 18,274.30 × 7,652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.94x = 139,852,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,852,121.44/13,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.30

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