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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.72, 18,276.28 and 7,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.72, 18,276.28 and 7,275.44 is: 10,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.72 : 18,276.28 = 7,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.72/18,276.28 = 7,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.72x = 18,276.28 × 7,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.72x = 132,967,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,967,978.56/13,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.08

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