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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.36, 18,283.86 and 7,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.36, 18,283.86 and 7,281.23 is: 10,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.36 : 18,283.86 = 7,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.36/18,283.86 = 7,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.36x = 18,283.86 × 7,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.36x = 133,128,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,128,898.53/13,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.71

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