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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.96, 18,275.56 and 7,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.96, 18,275.56 and 7,275 is: 10,039.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.96 : 18,275.56 = 7,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.96/18,275.56 = 7,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.96x = 18,275.56 × 7,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.96x = 132,954,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,954,699.00/13,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.65

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