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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.84, 18,282.05 and 7,942.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.84, 18,282.05 and 7,942.15 is: 10,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.84 : 18,282.05 = 7,942.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.84/18,282.05 = 7,942.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.84x = 18,282.05 × 7,942.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.84x = 145,198,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,198,783.41/13,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.01

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