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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.79, 18,275.42 and 7,274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.79, 18,275.42 and 7,274.41 is: 10,038.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.79 : 18,275.42 = 7,274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.79/18,275.42 = 7,274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.79x = 18,275.42 × 7,274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.79x = 132,942,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,942,870.50/13,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.89

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