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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.08, 18,268.62 and 7,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.08, 18,268.62 and 7,934.28 is: 10,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.08 : 18,268.62 = 7,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.08/18,268.62 = 7,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.08x = 18,268.62 × 7,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.08x = 144,948,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,948,346.29/13,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.21

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