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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.49, 18,282.16 and 7,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.49, 18,282.16 and 7,942.20 is: 10,961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.49 : 18,282.16 = 7,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.49/18,282.16 = 7,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.49x = 18,282.16 × 7,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.49x = 145,200,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,200,571.15/13,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.44

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