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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.95, 18,282.23 and 7,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.95, 18,282.23 and 7,942.76 is: 10,961.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.95 : 18,282.23 = 7,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.95/18,282.23 = 7,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.95x = 18,282.23 × 7,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.95x = 145,211,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,211,365.15/13,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.04

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