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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.85, 18,281.79 and 7,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.85, 18,281.79 and 7,279.23 is: 10,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.85 : 18,281.79 = 7,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.85/18,281.79 = 7,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.85x = 18,281.79 × 7,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.85x = 133,077,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,077,354.22/13,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.20

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