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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.51, 18,284.23 and 7,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.51, 18,284.23 and 7,583.73 is: 10,466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.51 : 18,284.23 = 7,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.51/18,284.23 = 7,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.51x = 18,284.23 × 7,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.51x = 138,662,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,662,604.49/13,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.28

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