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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.67, 18,283.03 and 7,280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.67, 18,283.03 and 7,280.21 is: 10,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.67 : 18,283.03 = 7,280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.67/18,283.03 = 7,280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.67x = 18,283.03 × 7,280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.67x = 133,104,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,104,297.84/13,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.62

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