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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.76, 18,275.51 and 7,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.76, 18,275.51 and 7,274.68 is: 10,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.76 : 18,275.51 = 7,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.76/18,275.51 = 7,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.76x = 18,275.51 × 7,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.76x = 132,948,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,948,487.09/13,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.33

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