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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.67, 18,281.66 and 7,279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.67, 18,281.66 and 7,279.21 is: 10,045.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.67 : 18,281.66 = 7,279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.67/18,281.66 = 7,279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.67x = 18,281.66 × 7,279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.67x = 133,076,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,076,005.89/13,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.24

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