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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.49, 18,289.25 and 9,881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.49, 18,289.25 and 9,881.45 is: 13,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.49 : 18,289.25 = 9,881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.49/18,289.25 = 9,881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.49x = 18,289.25 × 9,881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.49x = 180,724,379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,724,379.84/13,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.25

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