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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.56, 18,281.64 and 7,279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.56, 18,281.64 and 7,279.61 is: 10,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.56 : 18,281.64 = 7,279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.56/18,281.64 = 7,279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.56x = 18,281.64 × 7,279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.56x = 133,083,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,083,172.96/13,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.87

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