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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.75, 18,283.28 and 7,662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.75, 18,283.28 and 7,662.99 is: 10,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.75 : 18,283.28 = 7,662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.75/18,283.28 = 7,662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.75x = 18,283.28 × 7,662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.75x = 140,104,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,104,553.49/13,248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.93

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