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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.09, 18,274.38 and 7,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.09, 18,274.38 and 7,274.62 is: 10,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.09 : 18,274.38 = 7,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.09/18,274.38 = 7,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.09x = 18,274.38 × 7,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.09x = 132,939,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,939,170.24/13,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.38

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