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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.04, 18,284.32 and 7,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.04, 18,284.32 and 7,661.28 is: 10,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.04 : 18,284.32 = 7,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.04/18,284.32 = 7,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.04x = 18,284.32 × 7,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.04x = 140,081,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,081,295.13/13,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.54

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