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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.54, 18,281.58 and 7,279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.54, 18,281.58 and 7,279.18 is: 10,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.54 : 18,281.58 = 7,279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.54/18,281.58 = 7,279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.54x = 18,281.58 × 7,279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.54x = 133,074,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,074,911.50/13,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.25

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