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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.34, 18,281.73 and 7,279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.34, 18,281.73 and 7,279.19 is: 10,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.34 : 18,281.73 = 7,279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.34/18,281.73 = 7,279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.34x = 18,281.73 × 7,279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.34x = 133,076,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,076,186.20/13,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.50

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