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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.92, 18,275.63 and 7,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.92, 18,275.63 and 7,274.97 is: 10,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.92 : 18,275.63 = 7,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.92/18,275.63 = 7,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.92x = 18,275.63 × 7,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.92x = 132,954,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,954,623.61/13,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.68

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