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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.52, 18,281.50 and 7,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.52, 18,281.50 and 7,279.07 is: 10,045.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.52 : 18,281.50 = 7,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.52/18,281.50 = 7,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.52x = 18,281.50 × 7,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.52x = 133,072,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,072,208.60/13,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.07

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