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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.12, 18,281.90 and 7,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.12, 18,281.90 and 7,278.84 is: 10,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.12 : 18,281.90 = 7,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.12/18,281.90 = 7,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.12x = 18,281.90 × 7,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.12x = 133,071,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,071,043.19/13,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.28

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